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Contentious Probate Solicitor
Job summary
A legal firm in the UK is seeking a knowledgeable Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage a caseload involving disputes related to Wills, Trusts, and Estates. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor with experience in contentious probate matters and possess strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills. This role offers a supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities for hybrid work and generous benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in contentious probate matters.
- Confidence in handling files independently.
- Ability to communicate with clients and third parties.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a caseload involving disputes related to Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
- Contribute to the team's wider development.
- Deal with complex and emotive disputes professionally.
Skills
Education
Salary: DOE
Hybrid
Location: 15 mins from Leeds Centre
As part of our continued expansion, we are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor to strengthen our growing department. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a busy and interesting caseload involving disputes connected to Wills, Trusts and Estates, while contributing to the wider development of the team.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with hands‑on experience in contentious probate matters. You should be confident handling files independently from initial instruction through to resolution, able to communicate clearly with clients and third parties, and demonstrate strong negotiation, organisation and time‑management skills. Sensitivity, professionalism and a commercially aware approach are essential when dealing with complex and often emotive disputes.
- Competitive salary, reflective of experience
- Supportive, inclusive and team‑focused working environment
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible working
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Additional leave on your birthday
- Office closure over the Christmas period without reducing holiday allowance
- Structured career development and clear progression pathways
- Wellbeing benefits, including access to a healthcare cash plan
- Regular social events throughout the year, including seasonal celebrations
If this position sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simppson Judge
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