Solicitor - Contentious Probate

Company Description

Fifty Six Law is looking for a solicitor to handle a growing case load of matters regarding contentious probate, wills and estate issues. We are seeking a solicitor with 2-5 years’ experience of undertaking contentious probate work to join their expanding contentious estates team. The firm provides a supportive environment for career development, offering opportunity for professional growth. We are looking to recruit talented people and will encourage and assist them to achieve their potential. There is a friendly team environment and assistance and guidance is available from colleagues and the head of department.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Contentious Probate Dispute Resolution Solicitor at Fifty Six Law. The role will involve handling contested probate cases, challenging wills, and resolving inheritance disputes with a focus on looking after clients through efficient case management and a compassionate approach to client care. The position is a full-time hybrid role, based in Manchester city centre with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with practising certificate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Previous experience in contentious probate and inheritance disputes – capacity disputes, will validity disputes, equitable estoppel, constructive trusts, administration disputes and 1975 Act cases

Experience

Qualified Solicitor

Minimum of 2 years

Contentious Probate experience would be ideal

Salary

Competitive – negotiable dependent on experience, bonus scheme and benefits package.