Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Contentious Probate Paralegal
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Role | Paralegal – Contentious Probate
Company | Established Boutique Litigation Law Firm
Size | Small to Mid-Sized Practice
Level | Paralegal (Previous Contentious Probate or Litigation Experience Preferred)
Based | Central London / Hybrid Working
Offer | Competitive Salary (DOE)
We are working with a highly regarded specialist law firm seeking a Paralegal to join their growing Contentious Probate team. The firm has developed an excellent reputation for handling complex and high-value inheritance disputes, offering exceptional client service alongside high-quality legal expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious paralegal looking to develop their career within a specialist litigation team. Working closely with experienced solicitors and partners, you will gain exposure to a varied caseload while playing an integral role in supporting clients through often sensitive and complex disputes.
The role offers excellent training, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to build expertise within a highly regarded and growing practice.
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Typical duties will include:
- Assisting solicitors with a broad range of contentious probate matters from inception through to resolution.
- Drafting legal correspondence, court documents, witness statements, and bundles.
- Conducting legal research relating to wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance disputes.
- Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, and third parties.
- Preparing files for hearings, mediations, and trial.
- Managing document review, disclosure exercises, and case administration.
- Supporting fee earners with business development and client relationship management where appropriate.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience within contentious probate, private client litigation, commercial litigation, or civil litigation is highly desirable.
- A Law degree, LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong drafting and legal research skills.
- Outstanding communication and client care abilities.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within contentious probate.
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Benefits include:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working.
- High-quality work alongside recognised specialists.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Excellent training and mentoring.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
If this role sounds like the next step in your legal career, please apply via the advert or contact Owen directly for a confidential discussion.
We endeavour to respond to every applicant. However, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion or that the position has been filled. We would nevertheless welcome the opportunity to discuss other suitable vacancies with you.
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