Private Client Partner

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm is seeking a Partner/Senior Associate specializing in Contentious Trusts and Probate. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of four years' PQE and demonstrate excellent legal knowledge, communication, and organizational skills. This role offers an attractive benefits package including a health cash plan, generous holiday allowance, and the opportunity to work with respected clients.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Subsidised parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years’ PQE in Contentious Trusts and Probate.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Industry-specific accreditation like ACTAPS or SFE is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Removing executors or trustees.
• Defending claims by beneficiaries.
• Proactive marketing and business development.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in law

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Partner/Senior Associate - Contentious Trusts and Probate required. Our Client offers a health cash plan, death in service plan, a generous holiday allowance with options to buy and sell holidays plus lots more

Our client is looking for an individual to join their team as a Senior Associate on a full-time permanent basis. Alternatively, you may be a Partner, seeking a new opportunity. You should have a minimum of four years’ PQE in Contentious Trusts and Probate, this role requires excellent legal knowledge, technical skills and the ability to provide practical advice. You will be a confident and capable communicator, experienced in working with clients and colleagues to achieve results. You should also be organised and proactive in your approach, with the ability to manage and prioritise to meet deadlines.

Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

Is this Private Client Partner position for you?

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in a contentious probate role
• Good team player to include liaising with other teams
• IT skills – use of a case management would be ideal
• Experience of efficient working practices such as electronic filing
• Skills and an enthusiasm to grow and develop this area of work
• The ability to manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• An industry specific accreditation or qualification such as ACTAPS or SFE would be ideal

What will be expected from you?

• Removing executors or trustees
• Making a claim against an executor or trustees
• Defending claims by beneficiaries
• Challenging a Will or the terms of a Trust
• Inheritance Act claims
• Court of Protection and succession disputes
• Power of Attorney disputes
• Liaising with third parties, experts and other specialists
• An ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration
• Supervising junior members of staff
• Proactive marketing and business development to secure further work for the team

Benefits:

• Health cash plan
• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell
• Pension options
• Death in service cover
• Firmwide bonus scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Employee assistance programme

You will be part of a close-knit and experienced team, and receive the support and guidance you need to develop your skills and knowledge. We also offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with some of the most respected clients in the UK and internationally.

For further information about this Private Client Partner role please contact Mia quoting reference 36349.

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