Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor — Lead Inheritance Disputes

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Solicitor in Reading. You will take ownership of a varied caseload within a leading Thames Valley team, guiding estates and inheritance disputes from start to finish alongside two experienced partners.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of contentious probate experience, excellent written and verbal skills, and a collaborative approach to client engagement, supervision of trainees, and business development to grow the team's market reputation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of contentious probate experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative team player with client engagement and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a varied caseload of estates and inheritance disputes with two partners.
• Lead client calls, gather details, and provide clear advice.
• Maintain high quality and compliance, delivering excellent client care.
• Promote services across practices and spot cross-selling opportunities.
• Mentor trainee solicitors and share expertise.
• Support business development and networking to grow the team.

Skills

Contentious probate

Client engagement

Mentoring trainees

Business development

Leadership

Job description

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Solicitor in Reading. You will take ownership of a varied caseload within a leading Thames Valley team, guiding estates and inheritance disputes from start to finish alongside two experienced partners.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of contentious probate experience, excellent written and verbal skills, and a collaborative approach to client engagement, supervision of trainees, and business development to grow the team's market reputation.