AJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a Legal 500 law firm in St Albans who are looking for a solicitor to join their busy and highly reputable Wills, Trusts, & Probate team.
Day to day duties will include:
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Advising on all areas of contentious trusts and probate such as:
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Removing executors or trustees
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Making a claim against an executor or trustees
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Defending claims by beneficiaries
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Challenging a Will or the terms of a Trust
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Inheritance Act claims
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Court of Protection and succession disputes
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Power of Attorney disputes
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Liaising with third parties, experts and other specialists
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An ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration
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Supervising junior members of staff
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Proactive marketing and business development to secure further work for the team.
You will be working within a great and passionate team, consisting of 20 people and you have the same passion and drive as you will play a key role in helping clients and taking this already excellent team to the next level.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 4 years' experience of working in a contentious probate role
- A working knowledge of contested trusts and probate best practice and a good understanding of the inheritance act
- 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
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Skills and an enthusiasm to grow and develop this area of work
- Excellent client relationship skills
- An industry specific accreditation or qualification such as ACTAPS or SFE would be ideal
In return:
- A salary between £66,500 and £75,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday
- Pension contribution
- Death in service insurance
- Hybrid working
- Great company social events
If you feel this role could be for you, then please get in touch with Barry at AJ Chambers.