Job Description
Contentious Probate Solicitor
Newly Qualified Solicitor Opportunity
Location: Reading
Salary: £market rate + Benefits + Bonus
⚖️ Growing Regional Law Firm
High-Value Caseload
Flexible Working Available
Are you a newly qualified Contentious Probate Solicitor (0-2 PQE) looking to take the next step in your career? Join a highly respected regional law firm with an expanding Contentious Probate team handling high-value disputes for a broad client base, including both medium and high-net-worth individuals.
The Role:
As a newly qualified Contentious Probate Solicitor, you will:
✅ Handle a varied caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters, including:
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* Inheritance Act claims
* Will disputes and challenges
* Executor, beneficiary and trustee disputes
* Trust litigation
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✅ Assist the Partner with complex, high-value cases
✅ Represent clients in court proceedings, mediation and settlement negotiations
✅ Collaborate closely with an experienced team, offering expert legal support
About You:
✔ 0-2 PQE in Contentious Probate or Litigation with probate elements
✔ Some understanding of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
✔ Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills
✔ Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced environment
✔ A client-focused approach with excellent communication skills
What’s On Offer?
Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Flexible working options (hybrid available)
Clear career progression in a growing team
Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, private healthcare and more
A supportive and collaborative culture in a firm that values work-life balance
If you are a Contentious Probate Solicitor looking to work on high-profile cases and take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Apply now or contact Gayle Woolf for a confidential discussion.
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