Contentious Probate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Manchester seeks a talented Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its Private Client Disputes team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of probate matters, advising clients, and representing them in court. The firm offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Hybrid working

Access to high-quality work

Supportive team culture

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Contentious Probate and managing own caseload.
• Strong understanding of wills, trusts, probate, and Inheritance Act claims.
• Proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advise clients on disputes relating to wills, estates, and trusts.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.

Skills

Contentious Probate experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client-care skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

A leading Legal 500 full‑service firm with a strong regional presence is seeking a talented Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its expanding Private Client Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well‑established, forward‑thinking practice offering high‑quality work, flexibility, and genuine career progression.

The team advises on complex and sensitive disputes relating to wills, trusts, and estates, acting for executors, beneficiaries, and trustees. You'll handle a broad and challenging caseload, representing clients in Inheritance Act claims, estate administration disputes, and contentious trust matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate matters from start to finish
• Advising clients on disputes relating to wills, estates, and trusts
• Representing executors, beneficiaries, and trustees in court proceedings
• Drafting and preparing pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
• Leading negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider private client team

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Contentious Probate
• Strong understanding of wills, trusts, probate, and Inheritance Act claims
• Proven experience managing your own caseload and conducting litigation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client‑care skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE) with bonus potential
• Hybrid working
• Access to high‑quality, complex work for high‑net‑worth clients
• Supportive and genuinely collaborative team culture
• Excellent opportunities for progression and departmental growth

If you would like to hear more about the role, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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