Contentious Probate Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol-based law firm seeks an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer to manage a varied contentious probate caseload. You will work with Partners and established teams to grow the firm’s Contentious Probate offering, handling matters from instruction through resolution.

Ideal candidate has 7–10 years’ PQE or equivalent, qualified with litigation rights, and a proactive approach to business development within Private Client and Dispute Resolution contexts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights.
• 7–10 years' PQE or equivalent experience in contentious probate.
• Recent, substantial experience handling contentious probate matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own contentious probate, trust and estate dispute caseload from start to finish.
• Advise clients directly with face-to-face meetings and practical guidance.
• Collaborate with Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Oversee progression, administrative tasks and financial management of matters.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents, maintain accurate files.
• Build strong client relationships and keep them informed on progress and costs.
• Support Partners with business development and marketing activities.
• Help develop the Contentious Probate practice and raise the firm's market profile.

Skills

Contentious probate

Litigation

Case management

Client advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Contentious Probate Lawyer

Bristol

Salary up to £65k D.O.E

Yolk Recruitment is working with an established law firm looking to appoint an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer with litigation rights.

This is a senior opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a varied contentious probate caseload while playing a central role in developing and growing the firm's Contentious Probate offering. You'll work closely with experienced Partners and consultants, with the support of established Private Client and Dispute Resolution teams.

This is what you will be doing

As a Contentious Probate Solicitor Lawyer, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of contentious probate, trust and estate disputes from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advising clients directly, including conducting face-to-face meetings and providing clear, commercially sensible advice.
• Working closely with the wider Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Taking responsibility for the progression, administration and financial management of your matters.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation and maintaining compliant, accurate files.
• Building strong relationships with clients and keeping them informed regarding progress and costs.
• Supporting Partners with business development and marketing activity.
• Helping to develop the firm's Contentious Probate practice and build its profile in the market.

The experience you will bring to the team

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights.
• Have approximately 7-10 years' PQE or equivalent experience.
• Have recent, substantial experience handling contentious probate matters independently.
• Be comfortable running cases from initial instruction through to conclusion.