Solicitor - Private Client Contentious Probate

Judge & Priestley; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Solicitor specializing in Contentious Probate. This role offers the chance to work on complex legal disputes involving wills and estates, providing expert advice to high-net-worth clients. Enjoy a supportive environment with hybrid working options and a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus

Profit Share Scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave (25-30 days)

Long Service Awards

Birthday off

Family leave policies

Death in Service Insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in contentious probate matters.
• Experience in handling contentious probate and complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing legal services to high-net-worth clients.
• Manage a varied caseload and represent clients in legal matters.

Skills

Communication

Client-focused

Solutions-driven

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Description

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

• Expert - We invest in the continual development of our people, team, and technology to ensure expertise in all we do.
• Professional - We are accountable, open, transparent, and act with integrity.
• Friendly - We are approachable and seek to put clients and colleagues at ease.

Are you a talented and ambitious solicitor with a passion for contentious probate work? Seeking a new challenge in a supportive environment? Read on!

We are a leading top 200 law firm in London and Kent, known for exceptional legal services to private clients. Our private client team is ranked in Legal 500, delivering personalized legal advice across sectors. We are seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Assist our Private Client Team in providing legal services to high-net-worth clients, handling disputes involving wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance. Manage a varied caseload, represent clients in sensitive legal matters, and work within a collaborative environment.

• Role can be based in Bromley, Blackheath, Sidcup, or Beckenham, with a hybrid working model.

Work on probate disputes, including challenges to wills, inheritance claims, trust disputes, and estate administration. Provide expert legal advice and representation on complex matters.

Further details are available in the attached job description.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in contentious probate matters.
• Deep knowledge of wills, estates, trusts, inheritance laws, including the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Experience in handling contentious probate and complex litigation.
• Strong communication skills to explain legal issues clearly.
• Client-focused with a solutions-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in contentious probate or related areas.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Healthcare & Medicash
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave (25-30 days)
• Long Service Awards, Birthday off, Family leave policies
• Death in Service Insurance (2x salary)
• Volunteer Sabbatical, Worklife Central programs
• Legal Fees contribution after 1 year
• Referral bonus, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme