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Job Title: NQ - 3 PQE Contentious Probate Solicitor
Salary: £35K - £40K
Hours: Full time
Location: Bristol, hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS455

OVERVIEW

Looking for a Contentious Probate role that offers real career progression and a healthy work-life balance? We're working with a respected firm with offices across the Bristol area that offers high-quality work, a supportive culture, and benefits including up to 33 days' holiday plus bank holidays, bonus schemes, and the option to buy or sell leave. They're seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) who's passionate, ambitious, and ready to grow with a forward-thinking team. With high Glassdoor ratings and a strong reputation in the Southwest, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm that truly values its people.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage a varied caseload involving contentious probate matters.
* Advise clients on disputes related to wills, estates, and trusts.
* Prepare and draft legal documents, including statements of case and correspondence.
* Conduct legal research to support case strategies.
* Represent clients in hearings and conferences.
* Collaborate with senior colleagues on complex cases.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
* Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
* Participate in business development and client relationship activities

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified Solicitor registered in England and Wales NQ +
* Solid background within disputes resolution ideally dealing with contentious probate matters.
* Experience contributing to business development initiatives and fostering strong client relationships and a willingness to attend networking events.
* Ideally you will be a member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists but this is not essential.
* A confident and approachable communicator, able to provide clear and empathetic advice to clients on complex issues relating to wills, estates, and trusts.
* Excellent drafting and writing skills.
* Proactive and analytical when conducting legal research to support case strategies, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Comfortable representing clients in hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings, with the confidence to advocate effectively in court.
* A collaborative team player, working well with senior colleagues on complex cases, and open to feedback and further development.
* Highly organised and diligent, with a proven ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records while meeting legal deadlines.
* Results-driven and client-focused, able to balance legal expertise with a practical understanding of clients' needs and expectations.

IN RETURN:
* 25 days holiday + additional leave + buy up to 5 days
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Bonus structure
* Flexible working
* Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
* Staff Wellbeing programme
* Professional Development.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)