Contentious Probate Solicitor - City of London, United Kingdom - GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

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City of London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Role:
Contentious Probate Solicitor

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.

Salary:
Competitive. Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business.

Gemini Recruitmentare currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client'saccomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Litigation Department Background:

Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including:

Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Building Disputes
Civil Fraud
Consumer/ Commercial Disputes
Contract Disputes
Debt
Interim Applications
International Cross Border Disputes
Contentious Probate Disputes
Professional Negligence
Residential Property Disputes

The lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Their Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests andoffer the best representation for any court action.

The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Report directly to Department Director
Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
Responsible for all aspects of Contentious Probate Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Contentious Probate Litigation cases including:
Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims
Proprietary estoppel claims
Will disputes challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery
Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate
Devastavit claims
Undertaking your own advocacy
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
Dealing with correspondence
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management.

Key Skills Required
years Contentious Probate Litigation experience in private practice

Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage
Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work an advantage as well as having the ability to service privately funded cases
Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment.

We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff.

We have intimateknowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients.

We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors.

Our clients are based across the country and havevacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.

Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.