Contentious Probate Solicitor/ILEX // Bedford // Hybrid working arrangements available. An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an ambitious Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing Litigation team, focusing on contentious probate matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer with experience in contentious probate disputes to take ownership of a varied caseload while working alongside experienced specialists on complex and high‑value matters. You will manage your own caseload of contentious matters, providing expert advice and representation to clients from initial instruction through to resolution. The role offers exposure to a broad range of disputes and the opportunity to support and mentor junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of contentious probate and private client litigation matters
- Conduct legal research, investigations and early case assessments
- Advise clients on complex and sensitive disputes
- Draft pleadings, statements of case and court documentation
- Prepare matters for court and attend hearings, conferences and mediations
- Liaise with clients, counsel, experts and other third parties
- Manage files effectively and ensure compliance with court deadlines
- Assist on larger, more complex claims within the team
- Supervise and support junior colleagues where appropriate
The Successful Candidate Will
- Be a qualified Solicitor or ILEX with strong probate litigation experience
- Have circa 5+ years litigation experience, although strong candidates outside this range are welcomed
- Have experience handling contentious probate matters
- Have strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills
- Be able to manage competing deadlines and priorities effectively
- Adopt a proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
- Exhibit confidence dealing with sensitive matters, often with emotionally vulnerable clients
Whats on offer?
- Competitive salary DOE
- Performance‑related bonus scheme
- Additional holiday incentive scheme
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension contribution
- Healthcare plan
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
