Eventus Legal are seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor / Lawyer to join a successful law firm based in Sheffield, although there is an option to work from any one of the firms’ offices. This is a permanent, full-time role. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, hybrid working, medical and health insurance as well as other voluntary benefits.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Contentious Probate Solicitor / Lawyer will be joining a busy and successful Wills, Trusts, and Probate team. You will manage a full caseload whilst offering support to the overall team and look for opportunities to cross sell the other services offered by the firm.
- Handle a caseload of contentious probate matters, including will disputes, inheritance claims, and estate administration disputes.
- Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide expert advice to clients.
- Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Collaborate with other legal professionals, such as solicitors and barristers, to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.
- Stay updated with relevant legislation and legal precedents in the field of contentious probate.
Person Specification
As the incoming Contentious Probate Solicitor / Lawyer, you will have experience in dealing with all commercial and civil litigation matters, taking on existing matters, managing and progressing your own caseload to a successful conclusion.
Importantly, you will also be able to display:
- Strong knowledge of probate law, estate administration, and inheritance rights.
- Demonstrated experience in handling and successfully resolving contentious probate cases.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Expert drafting skills.
- Strong organisation skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to summarise and present complex information in a clear and accessible way.
- Innate ability to work methodically and accurately with an excellent attention to detail.
- Strong presentation skills.
Benefits and Rewards
The Contentious Probate Solicitor / Lawyer will benefit from a generous holiday allowance (30 days + Bank Holiday) as well as a friendly and well-balanced family orientated environment. The firm have a great social scene with various events both internal and external throughout the year.
Other benefits include:
- Flexi time scheme
- Group life insurance
- Special thanks and recognition awards
- Training and development
- Enhanced Maternity cover
- Various wellbeing initiatives.
- Company sick pay
- Private medical insurance via Westfield Health
About the Company
This is a highly successful law firm, that has over 40 years’ experience of providing high quality legal advice. The firm operate 3 sites across South Yorkshire and have 9 partners. The firm are active members of the local and legal community with strong reputation for their charitable work, attending local community events.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Contentious Probate Solicitor / Lawyer role, please send your CV to Simon Scott at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at simon.scott@eventuslegal.com or contact 07950 472004 for a confidential discussion.
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