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Contentious Probate Solicitor
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Contentious Probate Solicitor
Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE) – Nationally Recognised Specialists
We’re seeking qualified solicitors with 3+ years post-qualification experience to join our nationally recognised firm specialising exclusively in contentious trusts and estates.
Our boutique practice is firmly established for handling complex, high-value contentious probate matters, offering unparalleled expertise without private client regulation. Lawyers benefit from:
- Genuine specialisation – No mixed workloads; 100% contentious probate focus
- Technical excellence – Beyond general legal knowledge; deep disputes expertise
- Collaborative, people-first culture – Supportive mentorship with autonomy to grow
Key Responsibilities
You’ll oversee a diverse caseload while collaborating with specialist colleagues, including:
- Will & inheritance disputes (contesting will validity, claim disputes)
- Inheritance Act 1975 claims (ex-gifting, 'maintenancepending litigation' support)
- Trust and estate disputes (pettifog actions, breach of trust claims)
- Capacity & validity challenges (prior decisions, early-stage investigations)
- Executor and trustee disputes (removal petitions, trustee indemnity issues)
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- High стрессеты with clear pathways to senior and partnership levels
Why Work Here?
- National reputation for high-value, complex contentious probate work
- Strict probate-e-only focus—no administrative or regulatory divisions
- Remote/hybrid working—consistent flexibility
- Work-life balance with pragmatic deadlines and management
- Professional growth: structured mentoring and equity partnership opportunities
- Assessed caseload based on experience and volume, not arbitrary quotas
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Requirements
- 3+ years’ PQE with proven contentious probate expertise
- Confidence in managing files independently—from inception to conclusion
- Strong technical legal skills, backed by excellent client communication
- Performance-oriented, with ambition for long-term career progression
Interest in joining? Connect directly or arrange a strictly confidential discussion with Rachael Atherton (G2 Legal Recruitment). Inclusion of current remuneration details in applications encouraged for tailored feedback.
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