Salary: DOE negotiable JOB PURPOSE · Conduct litigation, especially in matters related to contentious probate. · Help grow the firms volume of contentious trust and probate work. · You may be required to perform any other duties and to work in any other areas as requested by the Company if necessary, which may include other offices and those of clients MANDATORY CLAUSE PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/TASKS: · 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 (Lexcel, anyone?). · 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. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential Skills and Experience: · At least 3 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) in litigation. · Current caseload involving contentious trusts and probate matters. · 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 (because legal mysteries don't always respect the clock). · Familiarity with court appearances in the County Court, Court of Protection, and the High Court. · Ability to work with elderly, infirm, or disabled clients. Desirable Skills: · Existing ACTAPS membership (or willingness to study for it). · Innovation streak (because sometimes you need to think outside the legal box). · Experience with applications related to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. · Familiarity with the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. · Contested probate, wills, and trusts know-how. · Willingness to tackle Court of Protection matters.