Contentious Probate Senior Position -Regional Firm – Suffolk

Job Reference: GD 56237_1712226691Region: SuffolkType: PermanentRecruiter: Gemma LittleContentious Probate Senior / Partner – Leading Regional Firm – Suffolk (Easily Commutable from Essex)About the Role:Join a leading regional firm’s Dispute Resolution team in Suffolk, offering a pivotal role focusing on Contentious Probate. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with 5 years+ PQE, with potential for Partnership for the right candidate. Conveniently located for those commuting from Essex, this role offers a blend of challenging work and career advancement prospects within a supportive environment.Responsibilities:Lead and manage contentious probate matters, providing strategic advice to clients.Handle a diverse caseload, encompassing disputes relating to wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance.Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional development.Criteria:Extensive experience in contentious probate law, with a minimum of 5 years PQE.Proven track record of successfully handling complex probate disputes.Ability to manage and prioritize a demanding caseload effectively.Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with experience in representing clients in court.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capability to build strong client relationships.Willingness to collaborate within a team-oriented environment and contribute to the firm’s success.Hybrid Agile Working Policy:This regional firm embraces a hybrid agile working policy, offering flexibility to its employees. With a location easily commutable from Essex, you’ll have the opportunity to work remotely for a portion of your time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.Apply below or contact Gemma at Austen Lloyd on 01275 463111, quoting role reference: GD 56237Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating. Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role; GD 56237