Contentious Probate Solicitor — Hybrid, High-Value Disputes

Austen Lloyd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Multiple office locations

Job summary

A leading West Midlands law firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its Private Client Disputes team. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE who wants high-quality work and genuine progression prospects.

You will manage a varied caseload involving wills, estates, trusts and inheritance disputes, with a collaborative team and flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in contentious probate.
• Strong knowledge of Inheritance Act claims, will disputes, trust litigation, and Court of Protection issues.
• Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Desire to develop your career within a growing department.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a range of contentious probate and trust disputes
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Assisting senior team members with high-value and complex disputes
• Engaging in negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings where necessary
• Helping to develop client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Contentious probate

Inheritance Act

Court of Protection

Job description

A leading West Midlands law firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its Private Client Disputes team. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE who wants high-quality work and genuine progression prospects.

You will manage a varied caseload involving wills, estates, trusts and inheritance disputes, with a collaborative team and flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance.