Contentious Probate Paralegal BathSalary up to 30k Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly regarded regional law firm with the recruitment of a Contentious Probate Paralegal to join their specialist disputes team in Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Contentious Probate Paralegal to work closely with experienced lawyers, develop technical expertise in this growing area, and take clear steps towards a future fee-earning role within contentious probate. This is what you will be doing As a Contentious Probate Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the contentious probate team with a mix of client-facing and technical work, including: Acting as a first point of contact for new enquiries, taking initial instructions by phone or video and managing the client onboarding process.Providing initial guidance to clients, including basic merits screening, limitation checks, funding options and identifying any potential conflicts.Preparing key documentation such as initial fee estimates, client care letters, terms of business and dealing with ID and AML requirements.Supporting lawyers on live matters, including legal research, collating and preparing court bundles, basic drafting, data analysis using spreadsheets and liaising with counsel''s clerks.Attending court with counsel where required, taking notes, and using technology (including AI tools) to help deliver efficient and high-quality client service.Assisting with live chat enquiries and cont