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Contentious Probate Solicitor

Contentious Probate Solicitor

Howells SolicitorsUnited Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are searching for committed and experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy Wills, Trusts & Probate Department based at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.

We are currently recruiting a contentious probate fee earner to work in our hardworking Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Disputes team, across our three South Yorkshire offices (Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley), providing high quality comprehensive legal advice to individuals seeking assistance in all aspects of Inheritance disputes, trustee and / or executor disputes and the validity of wills.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to relocate or move back to the South Yorkshire area.

The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 5+ years post-qualified experience and extensive knowledge of this area of law, be highly motivated, hardworking, and driven to achieve. Ideally you will be a member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) although this is not essential.

Responsibilities :

  • Manage a diverse caseload of complex and high value disputes.
  • Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients, understanding their individual circumstances and tailoring your approach to their specific needs whilst delivering high standards of client care and an excellent client experience.
  • Work as part of a team where necessary to achieve excellent client focused results.
  • Meet the commercial requirements of the company through effective and efficient case management and successful outcomes.
  • Contribute to the successful growth of the department and provide support to the directors by supervising and mentoring less experienced members of staff to enhance your own professional development, the client journey and the company’s vision.

About Howells Solicitors

Howells Solicitors is a well-respected law firm located in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley, providing expert legal services for individuals, families, and businesses. Our focus is on providing personal legal services and offer a wide range of services including family law, wills and probate, criminal defence, civil liberties, civil litigation and housing.

Benefits :

  • Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners / managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)
  • 3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year
  • 8 bank holidays
  • Flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Group Life Assurance (death in service) – after 2 years
  • STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Social fund
  • Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement
  • Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement
  • Recruitment Bonus Payments
  • Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme
  • Please send all completed applications to [emailprotected] with the position applied for in the subject line.

    Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we received.

    Salary : Dependent on Experience

    Contract Type : Full Time

    Closing Date : Years Of Experience : Apply Now

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