Job Opportunity: Contentious Probate Solicitor
Location: Manchester City Centre
Working pattern: Flexible hybrid available
Compensation: Up to £65k salary DOE and PQE level, generous benefits package
Role Overview: Join an expanding private client team as a Contentious Probate Solicitor. You will handle litigation and dispute resolution in inheritance, trusts, and probate. This role demands excellent communication, empathy, and a proactive commercial outlook.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
- Build strong client relationships and exceed their expectations.
- Engage in marketing activities and promote our full range of services.
- Progress client work efficiently, keeping clients informed on outcomes, progress, and costs.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation.
- Achieve agreed billing and time recording targets.
Requirements:
- 1-5 years PQE with at least 40% of previous caseload in contentious trust and probate.
- Experience in non-contentious private client work is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to progress work quickly.
- Strong client-facing skills, nurturing client and third-party relationships.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and potential leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
- Empathy, compassion, and a mature approach.
- Proficient in IT and case management systems.
Next steps: If you are currently a qualified solicitor with the requisite PQE within Contentious Probate, and would like further information, apply online for immediate consideration.