Contentious Probate Solicitor

ENL Legal · East Midlands, East Midlands

Contentious Probate Solicitor at ENL Legal, based in East Midlands, East Midlands, paying £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£65,000 per annum
Location
East Midlands, East Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
3 Sep 2026
Sector
Solicitor

6% below the typical rate for solicitor

Reference 215304910

About the role

Contentious Probate Solicitor / 5+ years’ PQE / East Midlands / £55,000 + / this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to conduct a caseload appropriate for a full-time fee earner at a well-respected firm. With a plethora of benefits, this could be the role for you. To register your interest, please contact Theresa Lucas on [phone removed] and quote Job Ref: 4910

OVERVIEW:
• The main duties and responsibilities for this role are as follows:
• Conducting pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments.
• Advising clients on contentious matters.
• Drafting pleadings, statements of case, and pre-issue documentation and file with the court.
• Attending court/conferences.
• Organise exhibits, documents, evidence, and briefs.
• Liaise with internal and external third parties.
• Aid with larger claims undertaken by other fee earners.
• Supervise junior colleagues.

THE CANDIDATE:
• Applications are welcomed from candidates with at least 5 years of experience working within a similar role.
• You should possess great communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Have the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• You should also be able to organise your caseload with a methodical approach by being self-motivated and proactive.
• Most importantly you should have the ability to deliver excellent service to your clients and colleagues.

THE PACKAGE:
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday.
• Pension contribution.
• Financial bonus scheme.
• 26 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday bonus scheme based on performance.
• Healthcare plan.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.

Reference: 215304910 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal

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