Contentious Probate Solicitor

Law Staff; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave

Holiday purchase

Bonus holiday

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Zusammenfassung

Law Staff is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor for a Legal 500, CQS and Lexcel accredited firm. You’ll handle a varied caseload in a supportive, collaborative environment with hybrid working, a holiday purchase scheme, and an annual bonus.

The role involves managing cases, advising clients on contentious matters, drafting pleadings, attending hearings, supervising junior colleagues, and liaising with internal teams and third parties. Ongoing training and development are provided.

Jobbeschreibung

A great opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor with knowledge of Contentious Probate Litigation to join a Legal 500, CQS and Lexcel accredited firm. You’ll be part of a growing team, handling a varied caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment. The Firm offer hybrid working, holiday purchase/bonus scheme, annual bonus, Medicash and many other impressive benefits.

What will be expected of you as a Contentious Probate Solicitor:

• Manage a caseload commensurate with that of a full-time fee earner
• Conduct pre-action investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments
• Advise clients on a range of contentious matters
• Draft pleadings, statements of case, and pre-issue documentation, and file with the court as required
• Undertake administrative responsibilities, including compliance with deadlines, file management, and case organisation
• Attend court hearings and conferences, with or without counsel, as necessary
• Organise and prepare exhibits, documentation, evidence, and briefs
• Gather and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise with internal teams and external third parties
• Assist with complex or high-value claims led by other fee earners
• Supervise and support junior colleagues

Benefits for this Contentious Probate role:

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Bonus holiday scheme
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working
• Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development

The Firm:

Our Legal 500 client is a nationwide, full-service firm with 20+ offices, praised for its high-quality advice and strong client satisfaction. Combining top-tier expertise with commercial insight, the firm delivers strategic, expert support across all practice areas

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