Contentious Probate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment seeks a Contentious Probate Lawyer in Bristol, focusing on inheritance disputes and estate administration. This is a prime opportunity for newly qualified lawyers eager to join a respected Legal 500 firm. If you have strong technical skills and a passion for this field, apply now for valuable experience and hybrid working options post-probation.

Benefits

Hybrid working after probation

Flexible benefits including extra annual leave for birthday

Option to purchase additional holiday time

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Eager and passionate about specialising in contentious probate.
• Strong technical ability in litigation and private client work.
• Experience in inheritance law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building a caseload across contentious probate matters.
• Handling inheritance disputes and complex estate challenges.
• Engaging in advocacy and ensuring strong client representation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong IT Skills

Communication

Education

Qualified Lawyer or FCILEx (0-4 years PQE)

Job description

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Associate Director at Chadwick Nott recruiting lawyers from NQ to Partner level across all disciplines across the South West and South…

Contentious Probate Lawyer – NQ to 4 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Are you a Newly Qualified Lawyer looking to specialise in Contentious Probate? We have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and highly respected team at a Legal 500 firm based in central Bristol where you will be working across inheritance and will disputes, estate administration challenges, and trust-related litigation.

The Role

• Building your own caseload across a broad spectrum of contentious probate matters.
• Handling inheritance disputes, opposed and unopposed applications, and complex estate challenges.
• Advising on trusts, validity of wills, undue influence, fraud, and property disputes.
• Working alongside different departments to offer strategic, cross-team legal support.
• Contributing to the team’s national reputation for excellence, recognised by The Legal 500.
• Taking responsibility for legal drafting, negotiations, and settlement agreements.
• Engaging in advocacy where required, ensuring strong representation for clients.

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer or FCILEx (0-4 years PQE) with experience in litigation and/or private client work.
• Eager and passionate about specialising in contentious probate, with strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong IT and communication skills
• ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists) membership is a bonus, but training can be provided.

In Return

• Hybrid working available after successful period of probation.
• Flexible benefits, including extra annual leave for your birthday.
• Option to purchase additional holiday time.
• Employee Assistance Programme and MORE!

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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