Contentious Probate Paralegal

REALM RECRUIT; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Paralegal with contentious probate experience to join their expanding team. You'll work in a supportive environment with flexible hours, competitive salary, and bonus incentives. Ideal candidates are organized, self-motivated team players ready to contribute to a growing caseload within a family-friendly culture.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Bonus incentives

Enhanced maternity policy

FamilyFlex scheme

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 months of contentious probate experience.
• Comfortable working from the Harrogate office 3+ days a week.
• Conscientious and passionate about contentious probate work.

Responsibilities

• Manage key administrative duties and progress files under supervision.
• Collaborate within a specialized team in a supportive environment.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Confident in administrative duties

Job description

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• Join a forward-thinking team with high-quality, growing caseloads
• Work part-time or full-time with flexible, family-friendly hours
• Clear route to progression with bonus incentives throughout the year

Are you a Paralegal with contentious probate experience, looking to grow your career within a truly specialist team? This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic firm with exciting expansion plans — they’re set to grow by five more hires this year alone.

You’ll be based in their Harrogate office (minimum three days a week), supported by a team that understands your work and is invested in your success. With a family-friendly ethos, a low-chargeable hours target and a bonus structure that rewards performance, this is the ideal environment to develop your expertise.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced Paralegal with at least 6–12 months of contentious probate experience
• Comfortable working from the Harrogate office 3+ days a week
• Organised, conscientious, and passionate about contentious probate work
• Confident managing key administrative duties and progressing files under supervision
• A collaborative and self-motivated team player

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between £20,000–£30,000 depending on experience
• 35-hour full-time week, or part-time available
• FamilyFlex scheme – only 25 billable hours/week required (paid overtime available)
• Bonus incentives throughout the year (earn up to £1,000 per mission)
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced maternity policy and strong return-to-work support
• Home-first culture for most positions
• Tech-enabled, people-focused environment with outstanding leadership
• High-quality, growing caseload – you’ll never be short of good work
• Supportive of individual strengths – whether you enjoy BD, mentoring, or casework

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re a motivated paralegal ready to step into a thriving contentious probate team and want the flexibility to do your best work, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [emailprotected] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.