Contentious Probate Solicitor

TSR Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Swansea is looking for a newly qualified Contentious Probate Solicitor. You will manage a diverse caseload and advise on inheritance disputes and wills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and the chance to specialize in a growing area of law within a supportive culture that promotes career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression and mentoring

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Be a recently qualified solicitor with an interest in contentious probate work.
• Have completed a seat in either litigation or private client during training.
• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills.
• Possess excellent communication and client care abilities.
• Show initiative and a proactive approach to building your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advising clients on inheritance disputes, challenges to wills, and estate administration issues.
• Managing client relationships in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
• Supporting business development initiatives within the department.

Skills

Technical skills in litigation

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Client care abilities

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor

Location: Swansea
Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded firm in Swansea with a strong reputation for providing expert advice across private client and litigation matters. The firm is recognised for its supportive culture, commitment to career development, and its forward-thinking approach to client service.

A new opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the Contentious Probate team. This role will provide the chance to develop specialist expertise within a growing area of law, working closely with senior colleagues on high-quality matters.

The role will involve:

• Handling a varied caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advising clients on inheritance disputes, challenges to wills, and estate administration issues.
• Managing client relationships in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
• Supporting business development initiatives within the department.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a recently qualified solicitor with an interest in contentious probate work.
• Have completed a seat in either litigation or private client during training.
• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills.
• Possess excellent communication and client care abilities.
• Show initiative and a proactive approach to building your expertise.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 (DOE).
• The opportunity to specialise in a niche and expanding area of law.
• Career progression and mentoring within a supportive team.
• Hybrid working arrangements following an initial on-site induction.

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