Contentious Probate Solicitor

qed legal ,
Bath, Somerset
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £42,000 per annum

Overview

Contentious Probate Solicitor This is a great opportunity for a hard working Contentious Probate Solicitor to join the Dispute Resolution department of a Top 100 law firm. Due to expansion of the department and an increase in quality work they now require a qualified Solicitor to work alongside an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Associate Solicitor to undertake a varied caseload of contentious matters including but not limited to; claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act, Claims challenging the validity of a will, based on capacity or undue influence, Contentious Estate Administration, including disagreements between beneficiaries or issues with Executors in the performance of their duties and Claims arising from breach of Trustee/Executor duties. The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor who has assisted with contentious wills and probate claims in the past and handled claims from the early pre-action stages through to court proceedings having been issued. An understanding of basic Wills, trusts and Estate Administration would assist (either gained by experience during your training contract or as an NQ), although is not essential. You will have between 2 - 5 years PQE and be technically strong. Working at this friendly and progressive firm you will be given every opportunity to progress and develop yourself and your career. Salary is DOE - £42,000 - £46,000 To apply please contact Kieran McIntyre at QED Legal or click "Apply"