Contentious Probate Lawyer

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

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer in Bristol. The role involves managing a busy contentious probate, trust and estate disputes caseload and advising clients directly under the guidance of senior Partners.

You will work with established Private Client and Dispute Resolution teams and contribute to growing the firm's Contentious Probate practice while developing business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights.
• Approximately 7-10 years' PQE or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling contentious probate matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contentious probate, trust and estate disputes from instruction to conclusion.
• Advise clients directly, including face-to-face meetings and clear advice.
• Collaborate with Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration and Dispute Resolution teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client-care

Autonomous case management

Business development

Excellent communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILE

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.
• Have experience across contentious probate, trust and estate disputes.
• Have excellent client-care and communication skills, both written and face to face.
• Be organised, proactive and capable of managing a busy caseload autonomously.
• Have an interest in business development and building a specialist Contentious Probate practice.
• Be based within reasonable travelling distance of Bristol, Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare or Bridgwater.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence.

This is what you will get in return

This is an opportunity to join a supportive practice where you can have genuine influence over the continued development of the Contentious Probate offering. The package includes:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Monthly flexitime allowance.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution options via salary exchange.
• Corporate eye-care scheme.
• Optional annual flu vaccinations.
• Free and discounted legal services.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Contentious Probate Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.