Overview
In this role you will join Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham Private Client Dispute Resolution team to handle high-value, contentious private client disputes. You will work on complex matters across the UK and contribute to a nationally recognised practice. You’ll advise on probate, trust and estate disputes, with opportunities to grow your expertise alongside experienced specialists. This is a chance to impact clients directly while working in a collaborative, supportive culture.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days' holiday (rising with role level)
- Annual pay and bonus review process
- Health and wellbeing support (Westfield Health, Digital GP)
- Competitive pension arrangements
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits
Responsibilities
- Advise on a broad range of contentious private client matters
- Handle inheritance act claims, challenges to wills, and trust disputes
- Manage estate administration disputes and Court of Protection-related issues
- Address other complex private client disputes as they arise
- Collaborate with senior specialists to develop expertise and contribute to team growth
Key requirements
- Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales
- Experience advising on contentious probate, trust and estate disputes
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and provide high-quality advice
- Strong client relationship skills with clear, practical communication
- Effective negotiation, dispute resolution and case management skills
- Collaborative attitude and ability to work well in a team
- Proactive approach to developing technical knowledge and client service
- Strong communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Proactive learning attitude
- Negotiation
- Dispute resolution
- Case management
Associate/Senior Associate-Private Client Dispute Resolution in Birmingham employer: Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to employee well-being and professional growth. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for community involvement. Located in Sheffield, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful impact in their roles.
