Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor – Exeter

JMC Legal Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Exeter is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE or equivalent experience to join their esteemed team. This role involves handling complex, high-value disputes, including claims under the Inheritance Act, will validity challenges, and executor disputes. The firm offers a competitive salary package, an excellent benefits scheme, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving legal team.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious probate, wills, trusts, and estates.
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload of litigated matters.
• Desirable qualifications in ACTAPS and STEP, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-value disputes in contentious probate.
• Represent trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in disputes.
• Access mentorship and development opportunities under experienced lawyers.

Skills

Contentious probate expertise

Litigation management

Client representation

Education

2-5 years PQE or equivalent experience

CILEX qualification

Tools

ACTAPS

STEP qualifications

Job description

A prestigious legal firm in Exeter is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE or equivalent experience to join their esteemed team. This role involves handling complex, high-value disputes, including claims under the Inheritance Act, will validity challenges, and executor disputes. The firm offers a competitive salary package, an excellent benefits scheme, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving legal team.