Contentious Probate Solicitor - Northampton/LeicesterAre you a Contentious Probate Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career with a respected and growing firm? My client is expanding its Private Client Litigation team and is looking for an ambitious Lawyer with an interest or background in Contentious Probate to join its well-respected team.This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality, intellectually challenging disputes, manage your own caseload and play a key role in a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team.Why This Role?Work on complex and rewarding contentious probate mattersAutonomy over your caseload with support from experienced colleaguesClear opportunity to develop technically and progress your careerSupportive culture that values quality, professionalism and teamworkWhat You''ll Be DoingManaging a varied litigation caseload as a full-time fee earnerHandling pre-claim investigations, legal research and case assessmentsAdvising clients on sensitive and contentious probate disputesDrafting pleadings, statements of case and court documentationAttending court hearings and conferences, with or without counselEnsuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA policies and best practiceLiaising confidently with clients, counsel, courts and third partiesAssisting with larger or more complex claims within the teamSupervising and mentoring junior colleaguesWhat We''re Looking ForQualified Solicitor or CILEX LawyerExperience in ..... full job details .....