Contentious Probate Solicitor
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Altrincham
- Salary
- £41000 - £55000 per annum + benefits
- Posted
- 11 Jan 2023
- Closes
- 08 Feb 2023
- Ref
- TS/893821-2
- Contact
- Tony Seymour
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Litigation, Trusts/Investments/Funds, Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Contentious Probate Solicitor - 0 PQE+ - Altrincham
Contentious Probate Solicitor - Altrincham
Contentious Probate Solicitor - Altrincham - The hiring managers are on the search for a talented litigator to join this established contentious probate team with one of the best reputations outside London. This is a fantastic opportunity with a top team offering great work and prospects for progression.
Summary
- Job title: Solicitor
- Location: Altrincham
- Salary: to £41,000 - £55,000
- Reports to: Partner
- Previous Experience: Broad range of candidates considered. You may have completed a seat in contentious probate. Alternatively, you may have more general commercial litigation experience, but be looking to specialise in contentious probate.
Top reputation of team coupled with exposure to highest quality of work
The successful candidate will work on a variety of complex, technical, high-value matters. The exact nature of the work will vary depending upon your level of expertise, but will include a mix of matters.
In particular:
- acting on IPFDA claims and validity challenges;
- drafting proceedings, witness statements, undertaking disclosure and instructing counsel;
- drafting Larke-v-Nugus letters;
- advising on contested estates;
- developing strong client relationships;
- being involved in marketing, networking and business development.
All solicitors within the department are members (or are working towards being a member) of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). This is an excellent team which is looking for talent of the highest calibre.
Who they are looking for
Newly qualified solicitors should ideally have completed one seat in contentious probate or another litigation seat. The hiring managers are ready to offer full training to any candidate who has a genuine interest in contentious probate so if you have a passion for this discipline, please don't hesitate to find out more.
This is a fantastic, supportive and nurturing team where all colleagues are encouraged to thrive. If you are looking to build a career in contentious probate and want to find out more, please do not hesitate to apply.