Litigation Solicitor
Litigation Solicitor (3 years PQE+)
Newbury
A unique opportunity has arisen with our reputable client for an experienced Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive. This is a great opportunity to join a firm who is growing and has a brilliant presence across Kent. This long-standing firm are accredited for their work in the Legal 500 and UK Chambers.
Due to the nature of the work, it is essential candidates have strong and recent experience within Contentious Probate.
Areas of Litigation and Contentious Probate you will be dealing with will include:
Contract claims
Construction disputes
Professional negligence claims
Consumer disputes
Residential landlord and tenant and property disputes
Validity and challenges of Wills
Issues Arising During the Administration of an Estate
Inheritance Act claims
Construction & Interpretation of Wills
Claims for Reasonable Financial Provision from a Deceased Person's Estate
The Protection of Elderly & Infirm Persons
Applications to the Court of Protection
The ideal candidate will have:
A good honours degree followed by LPC, training contract and PSC / or a good honours degree with CILEX to Fellow level, LPC and PSC and admitted by SRA as a solicitor
Preferably at least 3-years PQE within litigation and contentious probate
Possess a strong legal background within litigation law
Experience of managing a busy, mixed caseload
Experience of case preparation
A following of own clients is desirable but not essential
Legal research and legal drafting experience
Business development and networking skills
Demonstrates and develops a high-quality level of technical expertise
Newbury
A unique opportunity has arisen with our reputable client for an experienced Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive. This is a great opportunity to join a firm who is growing and has a brilliant presence across Kent. This long-standing firm are accredited for their work in the Legal 500 and UK Chambers.
Due to the nature of the work, it is essential candidates have strong and recent experience within Contentious Probate.
Areas of Litigation and Contentious Probate you will be dealing with will include:
Contract claims
Construction disputes
Professional negligence claims
Consumer disputes
Residential landlord and tenant and property disputes
Validity and challenges of Wills
Issues Arising During the Administration of an Estate
Inheritance Act claims
Construction & Interpretation of Wills
Claims for Reasonable Financial Provision from a Deceased Person's Estate
The Protection of Elderly & Infirm Persons
Applications to the Court of Protection
The ideal candidate will have:
A good honours degree followed by LPC, training contract and PSC / or a good honours degree with CILEX to Fellow level, LPC and PSC and admitted by SRA as a solicitor
Preferably at least 3-years PQE within litigation and contentious probate
Possess a strong legal background within litigation law
Experience of managing a busy, mixed caseload
Experience of case preparation
A following of own clients is desirable but not essential
Legal research and legal drafting experience
Business development and networking skills
Demonstrates and develops a high-quality level of technical expertise