Contentious Probate Paralegal

REALM RECRUIT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Paralegal specializing in contentious probate. This role offers flexible hours, a supportive team, and a clear progression path. With competitive salary and benefits, it’s ideal for those driven to succeed in a family-friendly environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Enhanced maternity policy

Bonus incentives

Pension scheme

Home-first culture

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of contentious probate experience required.
• Confident in managing administrative duties.
• Passionate about contentious probate work.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic firm with exciting expansion plans.
• Support progression under supervision.
• Work within a flexible, family-friendly environment.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Organised and conscientious

Team player

Job description

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• Join a forward-thinking team with high-quality, growing caseloads
• Work part-time or full-time with flexible, family-friendly hours
• Clear route to progression with bonus incentives throughout the year

Are you a Paralegal with contentious probate experience, looking to grow your career within a truly specialist team? This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic firm with exciting expansion plans — they’re set to grow by five more hires this year alone.

You’ll be based in their Manchester office (minimum three days a week), supported by a team that understands your work and is invested in your success. With a family-friendly ethos, a low-chargeable hours target and a bonus structure that rewards performance, this is the ideal environment to develop your expertise.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced Paralegal with at least 6–12 months of contentious probate experience
• Comfortable working from the Manchester office 3+ days a week
• Organised, conscientious, and passionate about contentious probate work
• Confident managing key administrative duties and progressing files under supervision
• A collaborative and self-motivated team player

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between £20,000–£30,000 depending on experience
• 35-hour full-time week, or part-time available
• FamilyFlex scheme – only 25 billable hours/week required (paid overtime available)
• Bonus incentives throughout the year (earn up to £1,000 per mission)
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced maternity policy and strong return-to-work support
• Pension scheme
• Home-first culture for most positions
• Clear progression path: Paralegal → Solicitor → Associate → Senior Associate → Partner
• Tech-enabled, people-focused environment with outstanding leadership
• High-quality, growing caseload – you’ll never be short of good work
• Supportive of individual strengths – whether you enjoy BD, mentoring, or casework

Contact Kelly Reid

If you’re a motivated paralegal ready to step into a thriving contentious probate team and want the flexibility to do your best work, contact Kelly Reid at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.