Contentious Probate Solicitor
Posted 10 hours 58 minutes ago by Law Staff Limited
£45,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 1
Job Description
A great opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor with knowledge of Contentious Probate Litigation to join a Legal 500, CQS and Lexcel accredited firm. You'll be part of a growing team, handling a varied caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment. The Firm offer hybrid working, holiday purchase/bonus scheme, annual bonus, Medicash and many other impressive benefits.What will be expected of you as a Contentious Probate Solicitor:
- Manage a caseload commensurate with that of a full-time fee earner
- Conduct pre-action investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments
- Advise clients on a range of contentious matters
- Draft pleadings, statements of case, and pre-issue documentation, and file with the court as required
- Undertake administrative responsibilities, including compliance with deadlines, file management, and case organisation
- Attend court hearings and conferences, with or without counsel, as necessary
- Organise and prepare exhibits, documentation, evidence, and briefs
- Gather and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise with internal teams and external third parties
- Assist with complex or high-value claims led by other fee earners
- Supervise and support junior colleagues
- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Bonus holiday scheme
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working
- Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development