Solicitor Work, Jobs in Ellesmere Port, Chs (with Salaries)

Disputed Wills Trusts and Estates Senior Solicitor
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Fee Earner
SJS Legal Limited —Liverpool
- £27,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
Quick apply
Housing Disrepair (HDR) Fee Earner / Solicitor - Hybrid
Bond Turner —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Work from home
- Referral programme
Quick apply
In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)
SGS —Ellesmere Port
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Commercial Solicitor
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Fee Earner (Solicitor/CILEX) - Agriculture & Landed Estates
Brabners —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Senior Inquest Solicitor
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Organisational skills
EPI Senior Solicitor
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
Dispute Resolution Associate/Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Chester
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Local Government Solicitor
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Computer skills
Litigation Executive (EL/PL) Southport
Fletchers Solicitors —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
Quick apply
9d
Litigated Personal Injury Solicitor / Fee Earner
Bond Turner —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Private Client Solicitor / Fee Earner
Rowlinsons Solicitors —Frodsham
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Fee Earner - Personal Injury
Bartletts Solicitors —Wrexham
- £26,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
12d
Legal Counsel
Safer Sphere —St Helens
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
6d
Senior Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer
Forever Legal —Altrincham
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Real Estate Partner Glasgow
Weightmans —Liverpool
Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Head of Commercial Property
Eventus Recruitment Group —Chester
- £70,000 - £85,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Commercial Legal Counsel
Essar Oil (UK) Limited —Ellesmere Port
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Disputed Wills Trusts and Estates Senior Solicitor

Weightmans -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

iRecruitment
Computer literacy
Litigation
Business development
Analysis skills
Legal research
Wills and probate law
Computer skills
Wills and probate
Communication skills
Legal practice experience
Time management

Full job description

About your new role

Our Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates team is one of the leading private wealth disputes groups across the UK. Our multiple award-winning department and people are ranked across both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for their specialist expertise in contentious trusts and estates work. This is therefore an excellent opportunity to develop and continue your career in a market-leading contentious trusts and probate team and work alongside Partner Ben Wilson, who is a ranked individual in this field.

Our team has experience in some of the most high-value and complex disputes in the country, extending to multi-jurisdictional disputes. We have specialist expertise in will validity claims and challenges, trust disputes, claims involving the administration of estates, proprietary estoppel, Inheritance Act claims, professional negligence claims and disputes involving trustees, executors and beneficiaries. We are regularly instructed by high net worth individuals, landowners, executors, beneficiaries and trustees, trusts, local authorities, charities and charitable trusts, community interest companies, solicitors, financial advisors and accountants.

Our team is supported by a national network with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London, Newcastle and Nottingham, giving us national coverage for private client services. We are also supported and complimented by a number of non-contentious specialist STEP qualified lawyers and a specialist Court of Protection team. As part of a full service firm, we are able to provide top quality private client advice alongside essential corporate, employment, tax and property advice and support.

This is a chance to join a specialist and experienced team exclusively working in the contentious probate arena and handling a wide variety of work types within that sphere.

Main duties and responsibilities

Assisting the partners with their caseloads
Pro-actively manage your own caseload with limited supervision
Supervise more junior members of the team
Draft and perform legal research, investigations, etc
Attend conferences, court and client meetings

Communicate with clients, counsel and other parties
Involvement in business development (ConTrA, ACTAPS, STEP, NCPG etc) and profile raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groups
Preferably work across our Manchester/Newcastle/Leeds offices directly reporting to Ben Wilson but also attend the firm’s other offices as necessary from time to time
Complete client and internal MI procedures
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIS are adhered to
Comply with relevant policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will have previous experience as a Solicitor and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

Have at least 5 years’ PQE or equivalent
Have a strong interest in private client work and specifical contentious trusts and probate work
Be working exclusively as a contentious probate lawyer
Ability to navigate emotionally charged matters
Have obtained, or be willing to work towards, ACTAPS accreditation
Have an enthusiasm for attending contentious probate specific events throughout the country and abroad
Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievement
Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude
A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach
Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible approach and agile working
Excellent IT skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!

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