NQ Contentious Probate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet de droit en pleine croissance à Bristol recherche un avocat en droit successoral ayant 0 à 3 ans d'expérience. Le candidat idéal devra gérer des affaires variées, conseiller des clients sur des questions complexes et participer à des activités de développement commercial. L'offre inclut un excellent package de rémunération et des possibilités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

25 jours de congés + congés supplémentaires

Contribution améliorée au régime de retraite

Structure de bonus

Travail flexible

Vouchers de garde d'enfants et autres

Programme de bien-être du personnel

Développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Expérience solide en résolution de litiges, en particulier dans les affaires de succession.
• Aptitude à représenter les clients lors des audiences et à donner des conseils sur des questions complexes.
• Compétences organisationnelles prouvées et capacité à respecter les délais légaux.

Responsibilities

• Gérer un portefeuille varié d'affaires liées aux litiges sur les successions.
• Conseiller les clients sur les conflits concernant les testaments et les biens.
• Préparer et rédiger des documents juridiques, y compris des déclarations et des correspondances.

Skills

Communication

Résolution de litiges

Rédaction juridique

Recherche juridique

Travail en équipe

Gestion du temps

Pensée critique

Education

Soliciteur inscrit en Angleterre et au Pays de Galles

Job description

Job Title: NQ – 3 PQE Contentious Probate Solicitor
Salary: £40K – £50K
Hours: Full time
Location: Bristol, hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS455

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage a varied caseload involving contentious probate matters.
* Advise clients on disputes related to wills, estates, and trusts.
* Prepare and draft legal documents, including statements of case and correspondence.
* Conduct legal research to support case strategies.
* Represent clients in court
* Collaborate with senior colleagues on complex cases.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
* Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
* Participate in business development and client relationship activities

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified Solicitor registered in England and Wales NQ +
* Solid background within disputes resolution ideally dealing with contentious probate matters.
* Experience contributing to business development initiatives and fostering strong client relationships and a willingness to attend networking events.
* Ideally you will be a member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists but this is not essential.
* A confident and approachable communicator, able to provide clear and empathetic advice to clients on complex issues relating to wills, estates, and trusts.
* Excellent drafting and writing skills.
* Proactive and analytical when conducting legal research to support case strategies, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Comfortable representing clients in hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings, with the confidence to advocate effectively in court.
* A collaborative team player, working well with senior colleagues on complex cases, and open to feedback and further development.
* Highly organised and diligent, with a proven ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records while meeting legal deadlines.
* Results-driven and client-focused, able to balance legal expertise with a practical understanding of clients’ needs and expectations.

IN RETURN:
* 25 days holiday + additional leave + buy up to 5 days
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Bonus structure
* Flexible working
* Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
* Staff Wellbeing programme
* Professional Development.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk