Legal Executive

Salary: £39.6 per hour

Climb Recruitment are working with a leading law firm in the Sheffield area:

Role: Contentious Probate Solicitor / Legal Executive

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, determined and enthusiastic candidate wanting to join a growing and dynamic department.

Role Summary:

Given the responsibility and level of this role, ideally candidates should have good Contentious Probate experience ideally gained at a reputable law firm. However, we will consider applications from those who have both Wills and Probate and / or Civil Litigation experience.

The role will involve handling a broad range of Contentious Probate matters including but not limited to:

* Administration of Estate disputes

* Inheritance Act 1975 claims

* Court of Protection disputes

* Disputes between executors or trustees

* Will disputes

Candidates will be commercially aware, have good client care skills, an eye for detail and knowledge of document and case management systems.

The candidate will be required to deliver excellent client service in dealing with the full range of contentious probate matters.

Key result areas:

* Providing excellent client service in line with our departmental standards, procedures and guidelines.

* Building effective relationships with clients both internally and externally

* Ability to contemporaneously time record in order to generate fees.

* Deal with contentious probate matters from start to finish, maximising fees through efficiency.

* Support and assist senior members of the department.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary: £39.6/k – £40/k DOE