Join a prestigious law firm where excellence meets opportunity. We are seeking a Senior Probate Lawyer to conduct litigation, especially in matters related to contentious probate and help grow the firm’s volume of contentious trust and probate work. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Work with the Directors to develop new business
• Develop and enhance the Wills, Trusts, and Probate offering within the department
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk procedures
• Handle client matters
• Assist colleagues during bottlenecks or leave periods
• Manage support services
• Participate in business development
• Keep an eagle eye on financial control
• Uphold quality standards
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute
• Woo new clients and maintain a network of contacts
• Stay tech-savvy
• Provide litigation support for Wills, Trusts, and Probate
• Perform any other duties and work in any other areas as requested by the Company if necessary

• At least 3 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) in litigation
• Current caseload involving contentious trusts and probate matters
• Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels
• Proven success in winning new clients through referrals and business development
• Driven, with high integrity and energy
• A team player who appreciates constructive criticism
• Tech-savvy (Word, Outlook, Excel, and case management systems)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours when needed
• Familiarity with court appearances in the County Court, Court of Protection, and the High Court
• Ability to work with elderly, infirm, or disabled clients

• Monday to Friday - Office Hours - 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour’s lunch break
• Court appearances
• Client meetings
• Business development activities
• Financial control and billing procedures

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Industry leading training
• Access to on demand CPD
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service
• Opportunities for career progression
• Pension Scheme
• Lucrative 'Refer a friend scheme’
• Free Costco Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties
• Award Events