Nicola Grant

Results-driven Chartered Legal Executive Litigator (Civil) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with experience of managing complex legal disputes, including contentious probate, Inheritance Act claims, TOLATA, and landlord-tenant matters. Adept at case management and collaborating with counsel to achieve favourable outcomes through negotiation and meticulous case preparation.

Associate Lawyer - Powells Solicitors - Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

(2022-01 - 2026-04)

• Advise clients on a wide range of civil litigation matters including: contentious probate, wills, and trust disputes; Inheritance Act claims, landlord and tenant disputes; disputes over jointly owned property (TOLATA); settlement agreements; boundary disputes.
• Draft complex pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel across a diverse caseload.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on alternative dispute resolution.
• Provide advice to employees on settlement agreements and Employment Tribunal claims.

Chartered Legal Executive FCILEx - Everys Solicitors - Taunton

(2021-08 - 2022-01)

• Advise on contentious probate and general civil litigation, including property and contractual disputes.

Chartered Legal Executive FCILEx - Chubb Bulleid Solicitors - Street, Somerset

(2017-06 - 2021-08)

• Managed a broad caseload of civil litigation and dispute resolution matters, including: contentious probate and will disputes; Inheritance Act claims; TOLATA claims; landlord and tenant matters; employment settlement agreements; boundary and land disputes.
• Provided tailored legal advice and drafted high-quality legal documents including witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
• Built strong client relationships, enhancing firm reputation and repeat business.

Litigation Legal Assistant - Kennedys Law - Taunton

(2016-04 - 2016-12)

• Supported partners in insurance litigation matters.
• Gained experience in litigation processes and client service.

Litigation Legal Assistant - Porter Dodson Solicitors - Taunton

(2013-09 - 2015-07)

• Supported partners in contentious probate, property and contract disputes, gaining experience in legal processes.
• Drafted statements of case and conducted legal research to inform case strategies.
• Attended court hearings with counsel, enhancing client representation skills.

CILEx Level 6 Higher Professional Diploma in Law and Practice - Law and Practice - CILEx Law School (2015 - 2019)

CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice, Civil Litigation - Law and Practice, Civil Litigation - CILEx Law School (2013 - 2015)