Contentious Probate Solicitor – Hybrid, Yorkshire Growth

Realm Recruit; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Income protection

Bupa membership plan

PerkBox benefits

Job summary

Realm Recruit is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a growing Yorkshire practice, ideally Wakefield, with hybrid working and a clear path to progression.

You will inherit an existing caseload covering contentious probate and trust disputes, working alongside an experienced senior solicitor. The firm offers a supportive culture and genuine progression opportunities within a well-regarded regional team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with contentious probate experience.
• Background in Private Client litigation.
• Experience managing your own contentious probate caseload.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent client care and communication.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaborative, approachable and self-motivated.
• Experience handling trust disputes (advocacy/mediation a plus).
• Regional or national firm background and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing contentious probate matters.
• Handling will validity challenges.
• Advising on Inheritance Act claims.
• Managing executor and trustee disputes.
• Handling trust litigation.
• Advising on proprietary estoppel claims.
• Managing capacity and undue influence disputes.
• Resolving estate administration disputes.
• Drafting correspondence and court documents.
• Liaising with counsel and experts.
• Supporting mediations and settlements.
• Contributing to departmental growth.

Skills

Contentious probate

Private Client litigation

Managing own caseload

Excellent client care

Drafting & detail

Independent working

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Realm Recruit is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a growing Yorkshire practice, ideally Wakefield, with hybrid working and a clear path to progression.

You will inherit an existing caseload covering contentious probate and trust disputes, working alongside an experienced senior solicitor. The firm offers a supportive culture and genuine progression opportunities within a well-regarded regional team.