Lewes, East Sussex, England
Legal
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
10/04/2024
08/05/2024
Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor / Associate / Partner
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
Salary: In excess of £75,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Our client is Legal 500, and Chambers ranked and is modern, responsive and approachable with an excellent reputation.
They have two offices with this role being based in the Lewes, East Sussex office.
The Role
To provide advice and expertise to trustees/executors, private banks, individuals and charities across a wide range of trust and will/estate disputes.
This role will head up the Contentious Trusts and Probate team, with genuine opportunities for career development within the Litigation team and the wider firm. The successful candidate will also be involved in business development and will be expected to develop client and referrer relationships.
Skills and Experience
You should be able to demonstrate the following personal attributes:
* Qualified solicitor with extensive experience of working in a dedicated Contentious Trusts and Probate role
* STEP or ACTAPS qualification would be an advantage
* Professional with a client focussed approach
* Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Good IT skills
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - able to deliver complex legal advice in an understandable manner
* Enjoys working as part of a team, but self-motivated and able to work independently too
* Flexible, resilient and the ability to adapt to change
Benefits
* Private medical insurance
* Cashplan offering discount vouchers
* Money for medical treatments such as scans, physiotherapy, dental treatment, sight tests and glasses
* Discounted gym membership
* Virtual GP service
* Fitness and nutrition health checks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.