Contentious Probate Solicitor | Growth & Impact

Harrison Drury Solicitors; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

1,200 chargeable hours cap per annum

Employee bonus scheme and annual pay

Medicash health benefits cash plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Holiday entitlement increases with/for

Paid volunteering time

Free conveyancing for primary home

Free Wills

Employee referral scheme

Biannual promotion/salary uplift

Job summary

Harrison Drury Solicitors is recruiting a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our Private Client team across Preston and Clitheroe offices. The role focuses on managing contentious probate and inheritance disputes with a client-focused approach.

You will handle a varied caseload, including disputes under the Inheritance Act 1975, while working collaboratively with colleagues to provide exceptional service and support the firm's growth across the region. 2-7 years' PQE welcomed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with minimum 2 years' PQE
• Experience managing contentious probate and inheritance disputes
• Experience of 1975 Act claims would be advantageous
• Excellent client-facing and relationship-building abilities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service
• Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively
• Empathy, compassion and professionalism
• Ambition to develop your career within a growing team
• Strong IT and case management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advising clients in relation to disputes involving wills, trusts and estates.
• Handling claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Delivering an exceptional level of client service.
• Managing matters efficiently and ensuring clients are regularly updated on progress and costs.
• Participating in networking, marketing and business development initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Private Client team.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the department.

Skills

Contentious probate

Inheritance disputes

Client-facing

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Independent & collaborative

Case management tools

Education

Qualified Solicitor

2+ PQE

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Harrison Drury Solicitors is recruiting a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our Private Client team across Preston and Clitheroe offices. The role focuses on managing contentious probate and inheritance disputes with a client-focused approach.

You will handle a varied caseload, including disputes under the Inheritance Act 1975, while working collaboratively with colleagues to provide exceptional service and support the firm's growth across the region. 2-7 years' PQE welcomed.