Ambitious Contested Probate & Civil Litigation Solicitor

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected firm of regional solicitors, to recruit a Contentious Probate and Civil Litigation Solicitor for their Barnsley office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high‑quality, complex matters within a supportive, forward‑thinking team that genuinely values progression and professional development.

You will handle will challenges, inheritance act claims, executor and trustee disputes, and TOLATA matters while delivering

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1–3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in contentious probate, civil litigation, and TOLATA claims.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Run a busy caseload of contentious probate and civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Provide clear, practical, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Conduct negotiations and engage in ADR where appropriate.
• Maintain exceptional standards of client care and professionalism.
• Handle TOLATA matters with confidence and accuracy.

Skills

Contentious probate

Civil litigation

Negotiation

Client communication

TOLATA claims

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected firm of regional solicitors, to recruit a Contentious Probate and Civil Litigation Solicitor for their Barnsley office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high‑quality, complex matters within a supportive, forward‑thinking team that genuinely values progression and professional development.

You will handle will challenges, inheritance act claims, executor and trustee disputes, and TOLATA matters while delivering