Contentious Probate Lawyer - NQ to 4 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Probate Lawyer in Bristol with 0-4 years PQE to join their esteemed team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving inheritance disputes and estate challenges, while benefiting from hybrid working options and comprehensive support. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an eager lawyer to develop skills in contentious probate within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Extra annual leave for your birthday

Option to purchase additional holiday

Comprehensive health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with a passion for contentious probate.
• Strong technical abilities and attention to detail required.
• Eager to learn and specialist in estate and trust litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Handle inheritance disputes and legal advisory duties.
• Engage in advocacy and responsible for negotiations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer or FCILEx with 0-4 years PQE

Tools

ACTAPS membership

Job description

Contentious Probate Lawyer - NQ to 4 Years PQE
Location: Bristol

Are you a Newly Qualified Lawyer looking to specialise in Contentious Probate? We have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and highly respected team at a Legal 500 firm based in central Bristol where you will be working across inheritance and will disputes, estate administration challenges, and trust-related litigation.

The Role:

• Building your own caseload across a broad spectrum of contentious probate matters.
• Handling inheritance disputes, opposed and unopposed applications, and complex estate challenges.
• Advising on trusts, validity of wills, undue influence, fraud, and property disputes.
• Working alongside different departments to offer strategic, cross-team legal support.
• Contributing to the team's national reputation for excellence, recognised by The Legal 500.
• Taking responsibility for legal drafting, negotiations, and settlement agreements.
• Engaging in advocacy where required, ensuring strong representation for clients.

Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer or FCILEx (0-4 years PQE) with experience in litigation or private client work.
• Eager and passionate about specialising in contentious probate, with strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong IT and communication skills
• ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists) membership is a bonus, but training can be provided.

In Return:

• Hybrid working available after successful period of probation.
• Flexible benefits, including extra annual leave for your birthday.
• Option to purchase additional holiday time.
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing support, including private healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme and MORE!

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*