CONTENTIOUS PROBATE SOLICITOR

MANCHESTER

£50-65K PA DOE HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE PARTNERSHIP ON OFFER LEADING ROLE WITHIN THE COMPANY NO BD DUTIES

We are seeking an ambitious Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join one of the best boutique contentious probate law firms in the north west. This is a permanent, full time job opportunity and would suit an ambitious Solicitor with experience dealing with Contentious Probate matters. The company is also offering the opportunity to become a partner within the firm, along with a strong leadership role, with no BD duties

Role Responsibilities

As a Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive, your new job will see you working closely with other members of the Senior Management team taking responsibility for a varied caseload with a focus on Contentious Probate matters.

You will be fully supported by an experienced and dynamic team and have a dedicated legal assistant to enable you to focus on providing high quality service to each and every client.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious and confident Solicitor or Legal Executive with extensive experience within contentious probate who wishes to advance into a Partner role within the company

Specific duties will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate matters
• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, statements of case and pre-issue documentation and file with the court as appropriate
• Attend court/conferences with or without counsel
• Organise exhibits, documents, evidence, and briefs
• Liaise with internal and external third parties
• Provide assistance with larger technical/complex claims within the team as and when necessary
• Supervise junior colleagues as and when required

Person Specification

Applications are sought from Contentious Probate Solicitors or Legal Executives.

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (ideally 3 years PQE+ but all levels of PQE are considered)
• Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise workload
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
• Self-motivated and proactive

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining a dynamic and modern law firm in and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, guide £50,000-£65,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Training and development opportunities

If you feel you are a strong candidate for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.