Contentious Probate Solicitor - Fully Remote

Clear IT Recruitment; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their award-winning, fully remote team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of post-qualification experience and will manage a caseload of contentious private client matters. This role offers strong career progression, mentoring opportunities, and a supportive, flexible work environment. With the chance to develop client relationships, this position promises a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Exclusive employee discounts

SMART health program

Significant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in contentious private client litigation is essential.
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contentious private client matters.
• Build relationships with other departments and external referrers.
• Support and mentor junior members of the department.

Skills

Contentious private client litigation

Mentoring junior members

Client relationship building

Education

2+ years PQE

Job description

My client is looking for a Contentious Probate Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earner with 2+ years PQE to join their team on a fully remote basis.

My clients award‑winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects.

They have acquired several businesses over recent years which have enabled them to become one of the UKs largest probate providers. Due to this unparalleled growth, they are able to provide a fast‑track route for fee‑earners to become Salaried Directors within three years, just by hitting your target in 3 non‑consecutive years.

Their approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients.

The team

Due to expansion they are recruiting for a Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor to join the department.

Everyone works in a cohesive environment but with the autonomy to run and develop their caseload and build client relationships. Many lawyers within the team are STEP members but everyone shares their expertise, knowledge and experience to support one another.

The role

You will take have the opportunity to work on a caseload that covers all aspects of contentious private client litigation.

There is plenty of opportunity to grow and develop the work and you will be encouraged and given the independence to build relationships with other departments and external referrers.

You will also be given the option to be actively involved with supporting and mentoring junior members of the department.

Salary and Benefits

• Fully remote working
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunity for quarterly and annual salary increases through our employee incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Exclusive employee discounts
• SMART health program
• Significant career progression opportunities, including STEP certification and potential advancement to Director level

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note : Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful