Contentious Probate Lawyer – Essex and Suffolk
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and dedicated Contentious Probate lawyer to join Team Ellisons. You must be motivated, proactive, have a flare for business development, and be able to manage your own case load.
InformationStart Date
ASAP
Salary
Competitive
Location
Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich or Bury St. Edmunds
Benefits
An exceptional benefits package is available, including but not limited to; generous holiday entitlement, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, flexible working and a performance related bonus scheme.
Ellisons Solicitors is a top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with a team of over 250 colleagues, including 27 partners. The firm has several offices located across Essex and Suffolk in Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and Tendring. The firm also has an office in London and is a member of the Alliott Global Alliance (a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms).
About the role:
The Dispute Resolution Department includes specialist teams dealing with property, insolvency, construction, contentious probate and commercial disputes.
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and dedicated Contentious Probate lawyer to join Team Ellisons. You must be motivated, proactive, have a flare for business development, and be able to manage your own case load. This is a fantastic opportunity to help us continue to grow our offering. Our ideal candidate will be motivated, proactive and be able to manage their own case load with supervision and support.
Ellisons’ Contentious Trust and Probate team is recognised for its expertise in the Legal 500. Our Dispute Resolution team has longstanding clients and relationships within the local community and an excellent reputation. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career with a highly successful, friendly Firm where clients and colleagues come first.
If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to bring your skills and experience to Ellisons, please contact Danny Lowther, HR Business Partner, by emailing recruitment@ellisonssolicitors.com. An informal, confidential chat can then be arranged to provide you with more information.
Ellisons is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Contentious Probate Lawyer – Essex and Suffolk roles across Ellisons Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,319 - £55,872 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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