Contentious Probate Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their growing team in Bristol. In this full-time role, you will manage a diverse caseload of estate disputes and litigation, providing exceptional client service while supporting senior team members. With a focus on professional development, you will have access to coaching and training opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a chance to build a rewarding career within a purpose-driven organization that values community and client interests.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension with up to 10% Employer Contributions

28 Days Holiday

Wellbeing Benefits

Coaching and Training Support

Discounts on Co-op Products

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or nearing the end of your training contract.
• Experience in contentious probate or significant experience in probate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of disputes and litigation relating to estates.
• Engage with clients primarily over the phone and via email.

Skills

Contentious Probate Experience

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Client-Focused Approach

Education

Solicitor Qualification

CILEX Qualification

Job description

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Contentious Probate Solicitor
Up to £50,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Bristol, Almondsbury & Stratford-upon-avon – hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office
Full time, 37.5 hours

We’re looking for a contentious probate solicitor to join our contentious probate team within Co-op Legal Services.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, whether that’s continuously innovating our technology to support your delivery or our commitment to providing an exceptional client experience. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of disputes and litigation relating to estates. We’ll also look to you to support other members of the team on larger cases as well as the opportunity to work on some property litigation matters. We’ve doubled our probate team within the past year, and as we continue to grow, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding career with us.

What you’ll do:

• manage a caseload of disputes and litigation relating to estates
• accurately update cases and make sure information is always recorded correctly
• engage with clients primarily over the phone and via email
• support senior members of the team with larger cases
• provide technical support to colleagues when required
• drive your own development with the support of the team

This role will suit people who have:

• qualified as a solicitor, CILEX qualified, or nearing the end of your training contract
• some experience in contentious probate or significant experience in probate
• great organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload
• strong negotiation and communication skills
• a client focussed approach, with the ability to put the client’s interests at the heart of what you do

Why Co-op?

Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes:
• an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
• wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
• coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• discounts on Co-op products and services