Probate Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

Post date: 16 Nov 2021 (20 days ago)

Probate Litigation Associate/Senior Associate (5+ years’ PQE) - salary competitive, dependent upon experience plus excellent benefits, based in the vibrant town centre of Altrincham.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Contentious Trusts and Probate team, known for its "impressive" reputation and recognised by The Legal 500 having been awarded ‘Top Tier’ status.

Our firm

Myerson Solicitors LLP is one of the largest independent legal practices in the North West of England. We are an award-winning law firm that boast the very best expert lawyers within the industry. Working with a variety of clients across a range of services and sectors within the UK and internationally, we can assure you that every day is unique at Myerson.

The team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Probate Litigation Solicitor to join our top tier Contentious Trusts and Probate team.

The role will report directly to the Head of Department Partner and will involve providing the highest quality advice to clients on all types of probate litigation, including IPFDA claims, validity challenges, removal of executors, construction applications and claims for proprietary estoppel.

Our Contentious Trusts and Probate team deal with a wide range of high-value and complex cases and its strong reputation is long-recognised by The Legal 500 granting them ‘Top Tier’ status.

The growing team currently consists of 9 Solicitors, a Trainee Solicitor and two Paralegals. All of our solicitors are either full members of ACTAPS (the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) or are working towards this.

As an award-winning law firm, we are passionate about finding eager, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, finding forward-thinking individuals with enthusiasm for their role.

What you’ll do

Act for claimants and defendants on IPFDA claims and validity challenges, included drafting proceedings, drafting witness statements, undertaking disclosure and instructing counsel.
Assess and review enquiries and advising members of the public. Converting those enquiries into clients.
Involvement in practice development, not only for the Dispute Resolution department, but also for the other legal services offered by the firm.
Prepare Larke-v-Nugus letters and interrogate and interpret responses.
Assist with matters arising from the Myerson Private team, including advising on Estates that become contested.
Give accurate, prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to clients’ enquiries whilst managing their expectations.
Gain an understanding of clients’ requirements and how to achieve their needs.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Work collaboratively with fellow team members and other departments within the firm.
Mentor and supervise junior members of the team.
Play a leading role in developing business for the department.
Attend internal and external training and networking events. You will also be required to play an active role in delivering training.
Promote Myerson’s core values and adhere to the Client Promise.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified solicitor of at least 5 years PQE. Experience of (or at the very least a strong understanding of) probate litigation claims is essential.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail is important. Candidates are required to have an excellent client management and matter management skills. The ability to work well with experienced professionals, within a team orientated environment whilst maintaining high work standards and find sound solutions to complex legal issues is essential.

The successful candidate will conduct their own work as a lead fee earner on a wide range of probate litigation matters, providing high quality advice representing a leading law firm.

Careers Brochure

The culture at Myerson offers an innovative and distinct workplace in both its approach and ideologies.

Find out what it's like to work at our fast growing, award winning law firm by reading the Myerson Careers Brochure here.

Benefits Include:

Generous annual leave, private healthcare, death in service scheme, subsidised gym membership and a contributory pension scheme. We have also introduced a new Smart Working scheme which allows for an element of home working and greater flexibility around working hours.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and CV to

vacancies@myerson.co.uk or james.birch@myerson.co.uk

Myerson are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance and proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion and enthusiasm.