Contentious Probate/Property Disputes Solicitor

• To manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department or other fee-earners in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm's Office Manual, and to run your own case load of suitable matters
• To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and on costs
• At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm's and client documentation and information
• To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm
• To ensure good working relationships with internal and external institutions and organisations
• To take responsibility for and attend to self-development
• In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements
• To support the Departmental Head with the administration of the department

• Qualified Solicitor ideally with at least 3 years PQE experience of litigation
• Computer and case management skills
• Proven IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills
• good written skills are essential with close attention to detail
• High standard of organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative
• A friendly, positive and pro-active approach

practicing in another specialist contentious private client area which may fit well along-side a more general split of work

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
• Benefit platform membership
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working options
• Volunteering days