The Legists
Contentious Probate Lawyer, Bedford, Hybrid Working, 5+ years’ experience, Competitive Salary + Bonus. Join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a growing Litigation team renowned for its expertise in contentious probate matters. Offering hybrid working, a performance related bonus, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious litigation lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Job ref: 4416
• Join an experienced Litigation team handling a broad range of complex and high-value Contentious Probate disputes on behalf of a diverse client base.
• Manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution, providing clear, practical advice on sensitive and often complex private client litigation matters.
• Your responsibilities will include conducting legal research, carrying out early case assessments, drafting pleadings and court documentation, preparing matters for hearings, conferences and mediations, and ensuring compliance with all court deadlines.
• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with at least 5 years' of litigation experience and a strong background in Contentious Probate matters.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach is essential, together with the confidence to advise clients on sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism.
• In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus scheme, additional holiday incentive scheme, 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pension contributions, a healthcare plan and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• To apply, contact Kaye Thumpston on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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