Contentious Probate Solicitor

Job Title:

NQ - 3 PQE Contentious Probate Solicitor

Salary: £35K - £42K

Hours:

Full time

Location:

Bristol, hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS
455

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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)