Contentious Probate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Leeds is seeking a motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload involving disputes related to Wills and Estates. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor with proactive communication skills and experience in contentious matters. This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for hybrid working alongside generous annual leave and career development pathways.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Birthday leave

Office closure over Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience handling contentious probate matters independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and third parties.
• Demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity in dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload involving disputes over Wills, Trusts and Estates.
• Contribute to team development.
• Handle files from initial instruction through to resolution.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Strong negotiation skills

Organisation skills

Time-management skills

Client communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor

Salary- DOE

Hybrid

Location- 15mins from Leeds Centre

Overview

As part of our continued expansion, we are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor to strengthen our growing department. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a busy and interesting caseload involving disputes connected to Wills, Trusts and Estates, while contributing to the wider development of the team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with hands‑on experience in contentious probate matters. You should be confident handling files independently from initial instruction through to resolution, able to communicate clearly with clients and third parties, and demonstrate strong negotiation, organisation and time‑management skills. Sensitivity, professionalism and a commercially aware approach are essential when dealing with complex and often emotive disputes.

What’s Available

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience
• Supportive, inclusive and team‑focused working environment
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional leave on your birthday
• Office closure over the Christmas period without reducing holiday allowance
• Structured career development and clear progression pathways
• Wellbeing benefits, including access to a healthcare cash plan
• Regular social events throughout the year, including seasonal celebrations

If this position sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simppson Judge