Contentious Probate Solicitor

Role:ContentiousProbateLitigationSolicitor(NQ-5+PQE)LeadinglawfirmlookingtorecruitdedicatedandexperiencedSolicitorforhighlysoughtpermanentpositon.GeminiRecruitment arecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.OurclientsaccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm.OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority.LitigationDepartmentBackground:Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters , including:BankruptcyandInsolvencyBuildingDisputesCivilFraudConsumer/CommercialDisputesContractDisputesDebtInterimApplicationsInternationalCrossBorderDisputesContentiousProbateDisputesProfessionalNegligenceResidentialPropertyDisputesThelawyersofferadviceandassistanceindisputeresolutionandlitigatedcasesandregularlyactsinreportedcasesintheHighCourtandtheCourtofAppeal.TheirLitigationteamisequippedtotakeswiftactiontoprotectourclientsinterestsandofferthebestrepresentationforanycourtaction.MainDutiesandResponsibilities:ReportdirectlytoDepartmentDirectorProfessionalpro-activeapproach,strongclientcareskillsandasensitiveandsympatheticunderstandingofclientsneedsResponsibleforallaspectsofContentiousProbateLitigationworkandonoccasions,whereappropriateprovidingtechnicalexpertiseandguidancetootherteammembersAbilitytomanageappropriatecaseloadtypesandcomplexitiesAssistingwithcaseworkincludingdealingwitharangeofContentiousProbateLitigationcasesincluding:InheritanceDependantsAct1975claims;Proprietaryestoppelclaims;WilldisputeschallengingWillsonthebasisofcapacity;duressandforgery;RemovingExecutorsintheirrolesforfailuretoadministertheestate;Devastavitclaims.UndertakingyourownadvocacyAttendingclients,takinginstructionsandpreparingcasesDealingwithcorrespondenceMaintainingaccuratetimecostingproceduresImplementinganyrecommendationsmadebyyoursupervisorfollowingmonthlyfilereviewsensuringthatthesearedealtwithpromptlyEnsuringcompliancewithfilemanagement.KeySkillsRequiredQualifiedSolicitororCharteredLegalExecutivewith2-4yearsofprovenexperienceinWillsandProbatelawMusthaveaclean,validPracticingCertificateatthetimeofapplyingCommittedteamplayerandadaptwelltonewchallengesPreviousprovensupervisoryexperienceandworkingtokeyperformanceindicatorsisanadvantageProfessionalwithapro-activeapproach;excellentclientcareskillsandabilitytodealwithclientmattersinasensitivemannerandresolvecomplicatedpracticalitiesExcellentnetworkingandcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytosuccessfullymarkettheCompanyandgeneratenewbusinessExcellentanalyticalandorganizationalskillsAbilitytouseowninitiativeandsoundjudgmentWorkingknowledgeofthepublicallyfundedLitigationworkandhavetheabilitytoserviceprivatelyfundedcasesHaveextensiveexperienceindealingwithLitigationrelatedworkExperienceinownadvocacyisanadvantageExcellentITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsanddocumentmanagementskillsThislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.WhatsonOffer:CompetitivesalarypackageSupportiveteamenvironmentClearopportunitiesforcareergrowthHybridworkinginlinewithcompanypolicyOurCommitment: Wevaluediversity,inclusivity,andequalopportunities,ensuringourworkforcereflectsthecommunitiesweserve.Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability.AboutGeminiRecruitment: GeminiRecruitmentisaleadingagencyspecialisinginlegalplacementsacrosstheUK.WeworkcloselywithSolicitors,LegalExecutives,TraineeSolicitors,Paralegals,andLegalSupportStaff,offeringdeepinsightintoopportunitiesinthelegalmarket.TPBN1_UKTJ