Contentious Probate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Enhanced maternity policy

Pension scheme

Home-first culture

FamilyFlex scheme

Bonus incentives throughout the year

Job summary

Realm Recruit is actively seeking a Solicitor with contentious probate experience to join a specialist team in Harrogate. You will work within a growing practice, handling a high-quality caseload and benefiting from a supportive leadership structure in a friendly, home-first environment.

The role offers 35-hour full-time weeks, with part-time options, and a family-friendly hours framework. Expect clear progression, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious probate work.
• Able to progress files under supervision.
• Collaborative, self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious probate files and administrative duties.
• Progress cases with supervision and maintain client contact.
• Contribute to business development and team knowledge.

Skills

Solicitor

Contentious probate

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

• 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 Solicitor 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 theirHarrogate 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

• ExperiencedSolicitor
• Comfortable working from theHarrogate 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 £45,000–£65,000 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