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Location: Enderby, Leicestershire | Full-Time | Competitive Salary

About Us
BHW Solicitors is a leading law firm based in Leicestershire, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers for our excellence across multiple practice areas. We are proud to be employee-owned and committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a qualified and motivated litigation solicitor with a specialism in contentious probate to join our growing Dispute Resolution department. This is a strategic hire aimed at expanding our contentious probate offering and supporting the department’s long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of predominantly contentious probate matters, including contested wills, inheritance disputes, and estate administration challenges.
  • Work closely with the Head of Dispute Resolution and senior colleagues to shape the department’s growth strategy.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.
  • Ensure compliance with risk management protocols and uphold the firm’s high standards of client care.

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified solicitor from NQ level upwards with experience in contentious probate or related litigation. Ideally, the candidate will also have experience in commercial and property litigation.
  • Strong technical knowledge of probate law and civil procedure.
  • Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
  • A proactive, commercially aware mindset with a commitment to continuous development.
  • A strong team player and willing to support the growth of the department.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a Legal 500 ranked team.
  • Clear progression path and involvement in strategic planning.
  • Supportive, employee-owned culture with regular training and development.
  • Modern offices in Grove Park, Enderby.

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@bhwsolicitors.com.

Our busy Commercial Property department requires an experienced Paralegal to join their team. The role will be suitable for someone currently working as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a Commercial Property department within an established law firm.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and possess a good understanding and working knowledge of commercial property support practices. The role will support the department’s fee earners to deliver exceptional client service by providing vital secretarial and administrative assistance.

Key duties will include:

  • file creation and client due diligence processes;
  • generating correspondence and documentation;
  • performing searches and dealing with the Land Registry;
  • liaising with clients and organisations on the phone and dealing with basic enquiries;
  • coordinate diaries and attending meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes,
  • completing administrative tasks such as document scanning, photocopying and filing as required;
  • ensuring that client matter files are kept up to date;
  • maintaining the key dates reminder system;
  • file closing and archiving;
  • attending and participating in team meetings; and
  • other general administrative duties as and when required including answering external telephone calls, opening and sorting incoming post, franking outgoing post, door opening and client greeting.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • capable of working towards tight deadlines and under pressure;
  • enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative;
  • an excellent communicator, both written and verbal;
  • organised and able to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly;
  • adaptable and accommodating;
  • a smart and tidy appearance;
  • conscientious and has excellent attention to detail; and
  • ICT competent, particularly with reference to the use of Microsoft Office products and case management systems.

In return, BHW is able to provide an opportunity to develop within a leading Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Commercial Property department, alongside knowledgeable and experienced lawyers in a friendly and supportive office environment.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, based in our offices at Grove Park near Enderby, Leicester.

To apply for the position, please submit your covering letter and CV to careers@bhwsolicitors.com.