Associate Solicitor – Inheritance & Trust Disputes

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Associate Solicitor with 0-2 years PQE to join our Inheritance & Trust disputes team.  

The role will involve a broad caseload including contentious probate matters involving challenges to the validity of wills, claims pursuant to the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 and equitable claims including proprietary estoppel and disputed trusts and trustees.

While prior experience in contentious probate is welcome, it is not essential. If you have a background in litigation or probate and are keen to specialise in a complex, rewarding field, we want to hear from you.

The role is based in our Carmarthen office but travelling to other offices will be a requirement of this role. 

The main responsibilities of the role will involve:

• Effectively managing a caseload of contentious probate matters
• Working collaboratively in order to achieve an excellent and effective client service
• Building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts including business development and networking activities
• Ensuring targets are met whilst maintaining high quality standards

We are looking for employees with a flexible, driven and supportive ethos who have:

• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• An eye for accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relations with clients and colleagues
• The ability to work at a highly professional level
• A commitment to team goals and personal development 

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution of 4%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and career development opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.