Job Title: Contentious Probate Solicitor

Location: Huddersfield
Experience: 2 years + PQE

An amazing opportunity has become available in our clients West Yorkshire branch for a Contentious Probate Solicitor.

Your Role:
The prime role of a solicitor is to undertake fee-earning work, encourage and promote the image and ethos of the firm and to adhere to agreed practice and procedure as determined.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To assist with Client work as allocated by the Solicitor in charge of the Litigation Team in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual.
• To ensure all Client work is progressed expeditiously and that the Client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• To exercise high standards of Client care at all times in a professional and pleasant manner.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and Client documentation and information.
• To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.
• To comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the rules on Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
• To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• As requested, to support, develop and supervise immediate support staff.
• To take responsibility for and attend to training and self-development.
• In conjunction with the firm to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Law Society and to assist with in-house training as may be required.
• In liaison with the Partners to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image.
• To undertake any reasonable task as requested.
• Day-to-day handling of a wide variety of cases.
• Experience of running own case load and being able to pick up cases partway through.
• Conduct of matters on behalf of clients.
• Work as part of the team

Person specification – key skills/qualifications required:

• Admitted to the Solicitors’ Roll
• Experience in Contentious Probate Work and/or Litigation is a must have.
• Ideally 2+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)
• Commitment to the ethos, values and strategy of the firm.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer and Word processing skills essential
• Organized and self-motivated with the ability to work within a team environment

Their offer

• Competitive salary
• Work life balance
• Hybrid working available.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• 2 x ½ days off for Life Admin Days
• Health Scheme
• 2 x Non -Contractual Bonuses per year
• Pension
• Christmas party get togethers.
• Equal Opportunity

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hall at QED Legal via the details provided.