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Probate Solicitor

GMP RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Solihull, West Midlands B90 4DF

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • GMP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Probate Solicitor for a full-time, permanent position at a successful legal firm in Birmingham.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and requires a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in Contentious Probate.
  • The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with strong organizational skills and the ability to supervise junior staff.
  • Responsibilities include managing a mixed caseload, providing client representation, and contributing to business development efforts.
  • A hybrid working approach is available, with a standard workweek of 37 hours from Monday to Friday.

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a hugely successful legal firm located in Birmingham. We are recruiting on their behalf for an experienced Probate Solicitor to join their team for a full time, permanent position, located across their Birmingham-based offices. A hybrid-working approach is available for the right candidate.

The position will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. They are offering a highly competitive salary of up to £75k.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a qualified Solicitor with experience within the field of Probate and be a very organised individual with the ability to supervise junior members of staff.

Probate Solicitor main duties:

  • Handle a mixed caseload of high-quality matters including disputes between beneficiaries and executors or trustees regarding the performance of their duties and the administration of estates of trusts.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to junior staff members.
  • Advise, assist and represent clients, always maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care.
  • Accurately record all chargeable and non-chargeable time, ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity.
  • To contribute to marketing/business development for the firm including identifying and facilitating internal cross selling opportunities and carrying out business development activities.

Probate Solicitor required skills and experience:

  • Degree in Law or appropriate field.
  • 10 years’ PQE in Contentious Probate.
  • ACTAPS qualification is advantageous but not essential.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Approachable and well-presented.
  • If you have a client network, this would be advantageous but is not essential.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.

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