Contentious Probate Solicitor

Law Staff; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday purchase scheme

Bonus holiday scheme

Annual bonus

Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking 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 offers hybrid working, holiday purchase/bonus scheme, annual bonus, Medicash and many other impressive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload commensurate with 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
• Undertake administrative responsibilities, deadlines, and case management
• Attend court hearings and conferences, with or without counsel
• Organise and prepare exhibits, documentation, and briefs
• Gather and analyse information from various 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

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 briefsGather 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