Contentious Probate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Calthorpe Fields; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Bedfordshire is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their litigation team. You will handle a varied caseload and contribute to business development while mentoring junior team members. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £70,000, along with genuine career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in contentious probate work.
• Strong legal and advocacy skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload focusing on contentious probate.
• Contribute to business development and department growth.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Contentious Probate expertise

Client care skills

Communication skills

Business development mindset

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor, 5+ Years PQE, Bedfordshire, £50,000 - £70,000 (DOE) – This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, supportive and busy litigation team in Bedfordshire, with genuine scope for career development. JOB REF: 1380.

Role overview

As a key member of the litigation team, you will handle a varied caseload with a particular focus on contentious probate work alongside a broad range of civil disputes. You will also play a part in business development and networking to support the continued growth of the litigation department. You will support and mentor more junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload with a focus on contentious probate work within the litigation team.
• Contribute to business development and networking to support department growth.
• Support and mentor more junior members of the team.

Skills required

• Applications are sought from Contentious Probate Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 5 Years PQE.
• Experienced litigation lawyers with demonstrable expertise in contentious probate.
• Strong advocates with excellent client care and communication skills.
• Lawyers with a commercial mindset who can contribute to team growth through business development.

On offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• A friendly, supportive working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.

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