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) whose passion, ambition, and readiness to grow with a forward‑thinking team will thrive.

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 in dispute resolution, ideally with exposure to contentious probate matters.
• Experience contributing to business development initiatives, fostering strong client relationships, and attending networking events.
• Membership of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists is desirable but not essential.
• Confident, approachable communicator who provides clear and empathetic advice on complex will, estate, and trust matters.
• Excellent drafting and writing skills.
• Proactive and analytical approach to legal research, demonstrating critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable representing clients in hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, advocating effectively in court.
• Collaborative team player who works well with senior colleagues on complex cases and welcomes feedback and further development.
• Highly organised and diligent, maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date client records while meeting deadlines.
• Results‑driven, client‑focused, balancing legal expertise with a practical understanding of clients’ needs.

• 25 days holiday + additional leave + option to 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 @