Contentious Probate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Financial bonus scheme

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to join our East Midlands team. You will manage a full-time caseload, provide expert advice on contentious probate matters, and supervise junior colleagues.

The role offers a full‑time Monday‑to‑Friday pattern, a pension, a bonus scheme, and healthcare, with 26 days holiday plus BH and an additional performance‑based holiday bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar contentious probate role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Organise caseload methodically with self-motivation and proactivity.
• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments.
• Advise clients on contentious probate matters.
• Draft pleadings, statements of case, and pre-issue documentation and file with the court.
• Attend court/conferences and liaise with parties.
• Organise exhibits, documents, evidence, and briefs.
• Aid with larger claims undertaken by other fee earners.
• Supervise junior colleagues.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Contentious probate knowledge

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Caseload management

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor / 5+ years’ PQE / East Midlands / £55,000 + / this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to conduct a caseload appropriate for a full-time fee earner at a well-respected firm. With a plethora of benefits, this could be the role for you.

OVERVIEW

• Conducting pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments.
• Advising clients on contentious matters.
• Drafting pleadings, statements of case, and pre-issue documentation and file with the court.
• Attending court/conferences.
• Organise exhibits, documents, evidence, and briefs.
• Liaise with internal and external third parties.
• Aid with larger claims undertaken by other fee earners.
• Supervise junior colleagues.

THE CANDIDATE

• Applications are welcomed from candidates with at least 5 years of experience working within a similar role.
• You should possess great communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Have the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• You should also be able to organise your caseload with a methodical approach by being self‑motivated and proactive.
• Most importantly you should have the ability to deliver excellent service to your clients and colleagues.

THE PACKAGE

• Full‑time role, Monday to Friday.
• Pension contribution.
• Financial bonus scheme.
• 26 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday bonus scheme based on performance.
• Healthcare plan.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.