The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a NQ Solicitor to join our Contentious Probate Division. The successful candidate will be a soon to be or newly qualified Solicitor looking to specialise in contentious probate. You will join a friendly and growing team dealing with all aspects of probate disputes.
Responsibilities
Based in our Sudbury office, you will provide services to our existing and new clients on matters such as claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 and the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, estoppel claims, claims challenging the validity of wills, trust disputes, executor disputes, and disputes involving mutual wills amongst others. Specifically, you will be responsible for:
* Managing correspondence and document files for individual clients according to H&H standards
* Working to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
* Running your own claims with supervision
* Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other professional contacts
* Assisting the senior members of the team
* Attending networking and business development events
Dependent on experience, you will have your own caseload and assist on larger scale claims.
What experience do I need?
The role would suit a newly/recently qualified Solicitor (or a Trainee nearing the end of their Training Contract) and who ideally will have some knowledge and experience of contentious probate work or have undertaken private client and/or litigation seats during the course of their training contract.
You must have a desire to specialise in this fascinating and thriving area of law.
What skills and attributes should I have?
* Strong communication skills
* Pro-active thinker
* Great marketing and networking skills
* Self-motivated
* An empathetic manner
What are we offering?
* A supportive and relaxed work environment in an experienced and growing team – with a real opportunity to positively impact our recruitment strategy.
* 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
* Medicash and Unum dental cash back schemes after 1 years’ service
* Life Insurance
* EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7
* Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave
* Company sick pay
* Cycle scheme
At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the develop and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues.
About Us
Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr