Private Client Partner

Law Staff Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in St Albans seeks a Partner or Senior Associate in Contentious Trusts and Probate. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years’ PQE, possess excellent legal knowledge and communication skills, and be proactive in their approach. Responsibilities include managing disputes, supervising junior staff, and developing business opportunities. Benefits include a health cash plan, generous holiday allowance, pension options, and subsidized parking. This is a full-time permanent position that offers a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Subsidised parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a contentious probate role.
• Skills to manage and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Removing executors or trustees.
• Making claims against executors or trustees.
• Defending claims by beneficiaries.
• Challenging Wills or the terms of a Trust.
• Managing Inheritance Act claims.
• Liaising with third parties and experts.
• Supervising junior staff members.
• Marketing and business development.

Skills

Excellent legal knowledge

Technical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Team player

Education

Minimum 4 years PQE in Contentious Trusts and Probate

Industry specific accreditation such as ACTAPS or SFE

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 teamBenefits :

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 programmeYou 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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