Vacancies

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.

We require an experienced Conveyancer to work within one of our busy residential property conveyancing teams, alongside a qualified team leader and paralegal.

The successful candidate will likely have experience running their own residential property caseload in a conveyancing business or law firm, dealing with a wide range of residential property matters. Due to our collaborative team structure, this role is not a designated file owner, however, you will have responsibility for progressing transactions alongside your team leader.

Key duties will include undertaking certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular:

• Deal with initial instruction paperwork and correspondence;
• Deal with sale enquiries (contacting client and third parties to answer enquiries and
  ordering indemnity policies if required);
• Check mortgage offers;
• Check searches;
• Complete title checks and raise enquiries on a purchase;
• Draft and prepare client reports;
• Liaise with lenders regarding redemption figures, mortgage release and COT submissions;
• Check signed paperwork before exchange and request deposit monies;
• Completion set ups (indents, invoices, completion statements, and requesting bank
  details from client);
• Deal with completion correspondence (notifying clients and agents of completion);
• Update estate agents, clients, lenders and solicitors;
• Draft SDLT form;
• Deal with Help to Buy paperwork;
• Assist with all post completion matters;
• Assist team leader with maintaining referrer relationships;
• Maintain case management information across multiple systems; and
• Ensure client care standards are met.

We are looking for someone who is:

• capable of working towards tight deadlines and under pressure;
• enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative;
• organised and able to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly;
• adaptable and accommodating;
• a smart and tidy appearance;
• good attention to detail; and
• ICT competent, particularly with reference to the use of Word and Excel.

In return, BHW is able to provide an opportunity to develop within a large multi-team conveyancing department, alongside knowledgeable and experienced conveyancing staff. Our unique team structure provides progression prospects and a friendly, flexible and supportive environment.

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

We have a great opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our industry leading legal team.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to provide efficient and professional administrative support to our Commercial Property department.

This is an office-based role, and could be suitable for candidates looking for part-time hours.

Responsibilities may include:

• sorting and scanning incoming post to specific teams or departments,
• updating the Firm’s Practice Management System and key dates diary,
• completing client file opening and archiving duties,
• document printing, photocopying, and filing,
• dealing with telephone calls and enquiries into the department and relaying messages,
• liaising with clients and organisations on the phone and by email,
• franking outgoing post,
• providing reception cover and answering mainline calls,
• ensuring meeting rooms are set up and cleared before and after meetings,
• greeting clients and visitors to the office,
• department specific administrative tasks, and
• general clerical support or ad hoc tasks as required.

Personal qualities

Applicants for this role should have:

• good written and spoken communication skills,
• a professional and confident telephone manner,
• competent ICT skills (particularly with refence to Word and Excel),
• an organised approach and the ability to prioritise tasks,
• the ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and promptly, and
• the capability of working towards tight deadlines and under pressure.

Applicants for this role should be:

• reliable and be of smart appearance,
• enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative,
• flexible and possess a pro-active attitude, and
• a team player as well as being confident in working under their own initiative.

The successful candidates will ideally have administrative experience in an office environment. Law firm experience would be beneficial but not essential as training will be given.

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