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Contentious Probate Solicitor
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ME7, Gillingham, Medway
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Contentious Probate Solicitor - Specialist Legal Firm - Kent, ME7 - Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme
We’re on the hunt for an experienced and ambitious Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a successful legal firm in Kent.
Managing your own caseload, you will build strong client relationships and deliver a high standard of client care whilst advising and supporting clients throughout their probate matters (both contentious and non-contentious).
Joining a firm of highly qualified solicitors, you will be office-based Monday to Friday, working 9am - 5pm, so this is an ideal role if you are looking to leave the London rat-race or seeking a new position closer to home.
This is a great opportunity for a lawyer with c5-7 years’ PQE who is keen to build a thriving desk and genuinely reap the rewards of their work, with an opportunity to build and shape the department and progress to management.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing a varied and high‑quality caseload of contentious and non‑contentious probate matters, including will disputes and challenges, Inheritance Act claims, executor/beneficiary disputes and estate administration
* Advising on wills, powers of attorney, trust litigation and related private client matters
* Supporting clients through complex and often sensitive disputes
* Reviewing documentation and evidence
* Drafting legal correspondence and documentation
* Liaising extensively with clients, beneficiaries, executors, financial institutions, HMRC and the Probate Registry
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
* Managing files from instruction through to conclusion
* Maintaining accurate time recording and billing
* Building and developing own client base, supported by the firm’s strong reputation and existing referral network
* Actively participating in firm-wide business development and networking activities
What we’re looking for:
* c5-7 years’ PQE managing your own contentious probate caseloads
* Strong knowledge of probate litigation and dispute resolution
* Ability to manage a varied caseload
* Demonstrable UK legal knowledge
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience using case management systems
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Professional nature
What’s on offer?
* Competitive Salary + bonus scheme
* Standard hours of 9am-5pm (with flexibility)
* 22 days annual leave + Bank holidays
* Christmas closure – office closure between Christmas and new year
* Parking permit
* Career progression: Opportunity to build and shape the department and progress to management
Interested in this Kent based Contentious Probate Solicitor role?
If this opportunity is of interest and you have the relevant skills and experience required for the role, please submit your CV, quoting ‘DH – Contentious Probate Solicitor - KentBefore You Apply
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