AJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a Legal 500 law firm in St Albans who are looking for a solicitor to join their busy and highly reputable Wills, Trusts, & Probate team.
Day to day duties will include:
* Advising on all areas of contentious trusts and probate such as:
* Removing executors or trustees
* Making a claim against an executor or trustees
* Defending claims by beneficiaries
* Challenging a Will or the terms of a Trust
* Inheritance Act claims
* Court of Protection and succession disputes
* Power of Attorney disputes

* Liaising with third parties, experts and other specialists
* An ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration
* Supervising junior members of staff
* Proactive marketing and business development to secure further work for the team.
You will be working within a great and passionate team, consisting of 20 people and you have the same passion and drive as you will play a key role in helping clients and taking this already excellent team to the next level.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in a contentious probate role
* A working knowledge of contested trusts and probate best practice and a good understanding of the inheritance act
* Good team player to include liaising with other teams
* IT skills - use of a case management would be ideal
* Experience of efficient working practices such as electronic filing
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Skills and an enthusiasm to grow and develop this area of work
* Excellent client relationship skills
* An industry specific accreditation or qualification such as ACTAPS or SFE would be ideal
In return:
* A salary between £66,500 and £75,000 depending on experience
* 25 days holiday
* Pension contribution
* Death in service insurance
* Hybrid working
* Great company social events
If you feel this role could be for you, then please get in touch with Barry at AJ Chambers.