Contentious Probate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus holiday scheme

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Northampton is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their growing team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting legal research, and advising clients on disputes. Benefits include hybrid working, 26 days of annual leave, annual bonuses, and Medicash. This position offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contentious probate matters.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and court procedures.
• Ability to manage a full caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Contentious Probate Litigation

Legal Research

Client Advising

Case Management

Supervising Junior Colleagues

Job description

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.

Next Steps:

If you’re a Contentious Probate ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37607.

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