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Job Title: Contentious Probate Solicitor
Location: Preston Area
Experience Required: 15 years PQE
Job Type: Fulltime
Salary: 3555k DOE
About the Firm: A leading law firm with offices across the UK is expanding its Preston office. We are seeking a talented and dedicated Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our clients growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 13 years PQE to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely progression of client work by handling a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships consistently exceeding their service expectations.
- Promote the firms full range of services particularly focusing on probate matters by actively participating in marketing activities.
- Adhere to firm policies procedures and quality standards when managing client work assigned by the Head of Department or other feeearners.
- Keep clients regularly updated on realistic outcomes progress and costs ensuring the expeditious progression of their work.
- Safeguard the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation complying with Law Society and GDPR regulations.
- Achieve agreedupon annual billing and time recording targets.
- Build and foster positive working relationships with internal and external institutions and organisations.
- Provide necessary support to other team members contributing to team objectives and promoting the firms values.
Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to progress work quickly with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven experience in contentious trust and probate matters constituting at least 40 of previous caseload.
- Experience in noncontentious private client work is advantageous.
- Strong organisational communication and potential leadership skills.
- Excellent clientfacing abilities including nurturing existing relationships and developing new business through networking events.
- Demonstrates empathy compassion and maturity in client interactions.
- Ambitious eager to learn and capable of making a significant impact within the firm.
- Skilled in developing new sources of work and introductions.
- Proficiency in IT particularly with case management systems (ideally SOS).
- Capable of prioritising work and meeting strict deadlines.
- Flexible teamoriented attitude and behaviour.
- Proactive approach to managing a varying caseload.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for career development and progression within the firm.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
How to Apply: If you are a motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor with 13 years PQE looking for a new challenge in the Preston area we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
