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Location

Manchester

Salary £45000 - £60000
TypePermanent
WorkplaceHybrid
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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. 

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