Contentious Probate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

ACTAPS accreditation support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is recruiting a Contentious Probate Solicitor in Colchester to join a growing disputes team. You will manage a varied caseload of inheritance disputes, will challenges, and executor/beneficiary matters, supported by experienced colleagues and mentoring.

The firm offers hybrid working, strong professional development, and genuine opportunities to advance in a specialist practice area within East Anglia.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Contentious Probate or closely related Private Client Litigation.
• Interest in developing long-term career within this specialist area.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a quality caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Work on inheritance disputes, challenges to wills, and related acts.
• Collaborate with and learn from experienced Contentious Probate specialists.

Skills

Contentious Probate

Private Client Litigation

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor - Colchester

What's in it for you?

• Join a highly regarded, well-established private client litigation team with an excellent reputation in the region
• Work alongside and be supported by experienced Contentious Probate specialists
• Genuine investment in your professional development, including support towards ACTAPS accreditation
• Handle a quality caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters rather than a mixed litigation workload
• Hybrid working, a collaborative culture and a clear long-term career path within a growing team

The Role

An established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its expanding disputes team.

This role has arisen due to continued growth within the department and the firm's ongoing commitment to developing its specialist contentious probate offering. You'll take on a varied caseload of inheritance disputes, challenges to wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, trust disputes, proprietary estoppel matters and executor/beneficiary disputes.

You’ll be joining a supportive environment where knowledge sharing and mentoring are genuinely valued, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise in this specialist area.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Contentious Probate or closely related Private Client Litigation
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within this specialist practice area
• Strong technical ability with excellent client care and communication skills
• ACTAPS accreditation is welcomed but not essential. Candidates with a desire to work towards the qualification will be fully supported

The Firm

This is an award-winning regional firm with an outstanding reputation across East Anglia and Essex. Known for its collaborative culture and investment in its people, the firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and an environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop specialist expertise.

If you're looking to join a firm that is committed to investing in your long-term development within Contentious Probate, I'd love to hear from you.