- A minimum of 4 years' experience of working in a probate role
- Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx
- Good team player to include liaising with other teams
- IT skills – use of a case management would be ideal
- Experience of efficient working practices such as electronic filing
- Skills and an enthusiasm to grow and develop this area of work
- The ability to manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- An industry specific accreditation or qualification such as ACTAPS or SFE would be ideal
- Removing executors or trustees
- Making a claim against an executor or trustees
- Defending claims by beneficiaries
- Challenging a Will or the terms of a Trust
- Inheritance Act claims
- Court of Protection and succession disputes
- Power of Attorney disputes
- Liaising with third parties, experts and other specialists
- An ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration
- Supervising junior members of staff
- Proactive marketing and business development to secure further work for the team.
-
Probate Solicitor
4 days ago
Law Staff Ltd Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Permanent, Full timeAre you an experienced Probate Lawyer looking for your next new challenge with a leading Law Firm in Buckinghamshire. · Our client is looking for an individual to join their team as a Associate on a full-time permanent basis. Alternatively, you may be a recently Qualified Solicit ...
-
Contentious Probate Solicitor
1 week ago
The Legists Bedfordshire, United KingdomSENIOR CONTENTIOUS PROBATE SOLICITOR - BEDFORDSHIRE - HIGHLY RESPECTED REGIONAL LAW FIRM Senior Contentious Probate (3 years PQE+) - Bedfordshire A fantastic opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join an excellent firm in the Bedfordshirearea The role also provides o ...
-
Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor
6 days ago
The Legists Hertfordshire, United KingdomSENIOR CONTENTIOUS PROBATE SOLICITOR - HERTFORDSHIRE - An exciting new opportunity for a senior Solicitor with experience in Contentious Probate to join a top Legal 500 firm. Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor - (2+PQE) - Hertfordshire A very rare opportunityto join a leading L ...
-
Wills and Probate Solicitor
3 days ago
Your People Partners Little Chalfont, United Kingdom Full timeAre you an experienced Wills and Probate solicitor within the Wills and Probate field? * Do you want to head up a brand new Wills and Probate division at a well-established and growing legal practice? * Would you prefer to work closer to home instead of travelling to London?If th ...
-
Wills and Probate Solicitor
21 hours ago
Your People Partners Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomAre you an experienced Wills and Probate solicitor within the Wills and Probate field? · Do you want to head up a brand new Wills and Probate division at a well-established and growing legal practice? · Would you prefer to work closer to home instead of travelling to London? · If ...
-
Contentious Probate Solicitor
1 week ago
Chadwick Nott Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Full timeJob title: Contentious Probate Solicitor, OxfordshireSalary: £52,000-£68,000+PQE Level:2-5 PQEContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full-timeMy client is a leading Legal 500 and Chambers ranked regional firm, currently seeking a Contentious Probate solicitor to join it's establi ...
-
Family Solicitor
1 week ago
Reed Legal Milton Keynes, United Kingdom**Passionate and experienced within Family Law?** · **If so, this role is perfect for you** · **We are looking to recruit for a Family Solicitor for our specialist Family Law Firm, based in Milton Keynes** · You will be reporting to the Managing Partner advising on all family nee ...
-
Tax Advisor
2 days ago
Ad Valorem Milton Keynes, United Kingdom**Salary**: Competitive + Benefits · Location: Milton Keynes · Contract: Permanent · **Overview**: · **Tax Advisor**: · **Job overview** · You will work on a diverse portfolio of clients which will include high net worth individuals, family businesses, SMEs and large corporates, ...
-
Chadwick Nott Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Full timeMy client is a boutique Legal 500 firm looking to grow their highly regarded contentious private client team. The firm handles a wide range of wealth work on behalf of predominantly high net worth clients, and the successful candidate will assist senior members of the team on the ...
-
Private Client Locum
1 week ago
Venn Group Bedfordshire, United Kingdom**Private Client Locum** · **Bedfordshire** · **ASAP - Ongoing** · **Competitive Hourly Rate** · A fantastic client of Venn Group is in need of an experienced Private Client Locum to join their Bedfordshire-based office, to support the department whilst they recruit permanently. ...
-
Private Client Solicitor
6 days ago
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment St. Albans, United Kingdom**PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR** · **ST ALBANS, HERTS** · **£45K - £70K** · Douglas Scott is working on an exciting opportunity for an aspiring **Private Client Solicitor** to join a well-established and highly reputable law firm in **St Albans, Herts**. You will be given the opportu ...
-
Private Client Solicitor
1 week ago
G2 Legal Limited Bedford, United Kingdom**Private Client Solicitor - Bedford - £50,000 - £60,000** · A leading law firm with a prominent reputation in the Bedford market is seeking a private client solicitor for its established and successful team. · The firm are looking for lawyers (Solicitor/Cilex/STEP) with 3 years' ...
-
Private Client Solicitor
3 hours ago
Legals 4 Lawyers Aylesbury, United Kingdom Full timeTHE ROLE: PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR/LAWYER · PQE – NQ-2YRSLOCATION: AYLESBURYJOB REF NO: L4L1048 · Our clients have an opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer to join a friendly and supportive team full-time within their busy Private Client Dept. · Ideally the successfu ...
-
Private Client Solicitor
2 days ago
BMA Recruitment Thame, United Kingdom Full timeRole: Private Client Solicitor · Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 · Location: Thame (Oxfordshire) · PQE: 2 – 5 years PQE · Times: Monday – Friday (Hybrid working available 2 days WFH) · Our Client are a licensed practice, focusing on wealth management and estate planning. Having establi ...
-
Legal Secretary
1 week ago
Burton Bolton & Rose Recruitment Services Limited Watford, United Kingdom**Legal Secretary - Probate** · **Watford, Herts** · **£37,500 + Pension** · This successful local firm of Solicitors are currently seeking a hardworking and professional Legal Secretary to join their Probate team and provide some much needed support, this is an exciting role whe ...
-
Administrative Assistant
2 days ago
Premier Solicitors Bedford, United Kingdom**Position summary** · Premier Solicitors are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Wills and Probate Department. The Administrative Assistant will assist with general administrative tasks to include (but not limited to): · File opening · File closing · File organis ...
-
Private Client Solicitor
6 days ago
G2 Legal Limited St. Albans, United Kingdom**Private Client Solicitor · St Albans** · **£45,000 - £60,000** · A Legal 500 and Chambers recommended practice is expanding and is looking to hire a newly qualified private client solicitor into one of its biggest and most successful teams. · The ideal solicitor will be a solic ...
-
Private Client Solicitor
1 week ago
G2 Legal Limited Luton, United KingdomA dynamic and ambitious law firm with sites in Luton and Rushden is seeking a private client solicitor as part of controlled and planned expansion. · The ideal private client solicitor will have a background and experience that covers wills, probate, trusts, LPAs and EPAs. They c ...
-
Private Client Assistant
6 days ago
Simpson Judge Ltd Bedford, United KingdomJob Role: Private Client Assistant · Location: Bedford · Perks: 25 days holiday + Bank, On site training and development. · Office based & Full Time · Are you an experienced Legal Administrator, Secretary or Assistant seeking a change in scenery or a new challenge in the legal se ...
-
Private Client Lawyer
1 week ago
The Legists Oxford, United KingdomA top Oxford law firm are recruiting for a private client solicitor. The firm is one of the oldest in the South of the UK and the private client department was recently awarded Solicitors Firm of the Year (Regional). As well as this, a large proportionof the team are STEP and Sol ...
Probate Solicitor - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Law Staff Ltd
Description
Are you an experienced Probate Lawyer looking for your next new challenge with a leading Law Firm in Buckinghamshire.Our client is looking for an individual to join their team as a Associate on a full-time permanent basis. Alternatively, you may be a recently Qualified Solicitor, seeking a new opportunity. You should have a minimum of four years experience within Probate matters, This role requires excellent legal knowledge, technical skills and the ability to provide practical advice. You will be a confident and capable communicator, experienced in working with clients and colleagues to achieve results. You should also be organised and proactive in your approach, with the ability to manage and prioritise to meet deadlines. The Firm:Our client is a distinguished law firm, and holding numerous prestigious accreditation's in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Buckinghamshire area. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals. Candidate