Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor - Hybrid

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday leave

Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)

Healthcare plan

Holiday purchase/sale

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor in the Birmingham area, offering hybrid working and flexibility. The role targets a senior practitioner with extensive PQE and a track record in high-value disputes.

The successful candidate will manage a varied probate caseload, advise clients, draft court documents, and contribute to business development while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong contentious probate experience (ideally 10+ years' PQE).
• Excellent client-care and professional communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience with case management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied contentious probate caseload, including high-value disputes.
• Advising clients clearly and pragmatically, managing expectations.
• Drafting correspondence, statements and court documents to a high standard.
• Working collaboratively within the dispute resolution team to deliver strong outcomes.
• Supporting the continued development of the contentious probate offering.
• Taking an active role in business development, networking and firmwide profile raising.

Skills

Contentious probate

Client relationships

Business development

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Case management systems

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor in the Birmingham area, offering hybrid working and flexibility. The role targets a senior practitioner with extensive PQE and a track record in high-value disputes.

The successful candidate will manage a varied probate caseload, advise clients, draft court documents, and contribute to business development while maintaining strong client relationships.