Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor / Associate

Errington Legal Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Pension plan

Discounted legal services

Discounted financial advice

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Job summary

Errington Legal Recruitment Limited seeks a Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor/Associate for a Chelmsford-based role with hybrid working. The candidate will gain hands-on experience in a range of disputes including trusts, wills, estates, and probate matters, with structured development from day one.

The position targets someone early in their legal career, offering exposure to complex matters, high-quality client service, and meaningful impact within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in litigation / dispute resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on disputes involving trusts, wills, estates, power of attorney and probate matters.
• Provide high-quality, proactive legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Contribute to structured development and handling of complex matters from day one.

Skills

Litigation

Attention to detail

Ownership

Eager to learn

Tools

Legal research

Job description

Take the next step in your career with this supportive and highly-regardedContentious Trusts & Probate team

Contentious Trusts and ProbateSolicitor / Associate -Chelmsfordwith hybrid working

Client

A top regional full-service law firm who pride themselves on exceptional client service

Role

• An excellent opportunity for someone early in their legal career who wants to build hands-on experience
• Work on a wide range ofdisputes involving trusts, wills, estates, power of attorney and probate matters
• Provide clients with high quality and proactive legal advice that meets their needs
• Structured development, exposure to complex matters, and the chance to make a meaningful impact from day one

You

• 2+ years PQE in litigation / dispute resolution
• Strong attention to detail
• Eager to learn, develop, and take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits include:

• Employee assistance programme
• Contributory pension
• Discounted legal services
• Discounted financial advice services
• Life assurance
• Permanent health insurance

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.