My client, is a full-service Thames Valley law firm with an enviable reputation in the local area. TheWill Disputes & Contentious Probate team deals with a wide range of contentious probate matters and work closely with the wider Wills, Trusts and Estates team.
Rarely for this area, the work will be exclusively contentious probate litigation. The day-to-day caseload involves the full range of contentious probate matters, including Inheritance Act claims for Claimants and Defendants, claims involving challenges to the validity of Wills, executor/administrator disputes (including removal of executor applications), estate administration disputes, Court of Protection disputes as well as the various types of trust disputes.
You will be expected to run your own cases, as well as work with colleagues on large cases, all whilst benefitting from supervision and support from the Head of our Will Disputes & Contentious Probate team who is rated as one of a small number of Leading Individuals by Legal 500 for contentious probate in the South East. You’ll also work together with other colleagues within the contentious and non-contentious teams.
The candidate for this role will have 2-4 years of civil litigation experience, including contentious probate work and ideally have had some experience of contentious probate and non-contentious private client work during their training contract or early career, but we welcome applications from any junior solicitor with litigation and contentious probate experience who is keen to work in a successful growing team in this specialist area.
This role offers a rare chance to work closely with the market leader in the Thames Valley region. Over time, you will gain the opportunity to manage a significant caseload, handling highly complex and intriguing matters. If you're interested in learning more, we would love to speak with you. Contact us at 0203 325 2699.
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