Litigation Solicitor – Contentious Probate & TOLATA (Hybrid)

GerrardWhite; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training

Career progression

Work-life balance

Duvet Days

Maternity pay

Annual leave

Job summary

GerrardWhite in Brighton is seeking a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload in contentious probate and TOLATA, with opportunities to expand into property litigation and other areas.

You'll handle cases from instruction to resolution, advise on strategy, drafting, and court proceedings, and develop your own practice. The role offers hybrid working, with work-from-home flexibility up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Interest/experience in contentious probate and TOLATA.
• Experience in property litigation, contract disputes or professional negligence is advantageous.
• Strong communication, drafting and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
• Drafting pre-action letters, Letters of Claim and Letters of Response.
• Conducting court proceedings and trial preparation.
• Advising on mediation and other forms of ADR.
• Instructing counsel and expert witnesses.
• Growing own caseload in new practice areas.
• Contributing to business development and growing the department.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Contentious probate

TOLATA

Property litigation

Contract disputes

Professional negligence

Drafting

Client care

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (England & Wales)

Job description

GerrardWhite in Brighton is seeking a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload in contentious probate and TOLATA, with opportunities to expand into property litigation and other areas.

You'll handle cases from instruction to resolution, advise on strategy, drafting, and court proceedings, and develop your own practice. The role offers hybrid working, with work-from-home flexibility up to two days per week.