Job Description
Contentious Probate Solicitor (2+ Years PQE)
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Reading | Legal 500 Ranked Team | Head of Team individually recognised as market leader
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£Highly competitive
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Our client is a well-regarded firm with a Legal 500 ranked, specialist contentious probate team. Exclusively contentious probate roles are rare, and this one comes with the backing of a lead partner who is individually ranked by Legal 500.
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This is a small, specialist team, which means you will be able to make a real impact from day one.
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The Opportunity
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- Run your own caseload while supporting colleagues on larger, higher-value matters
- Act for claimants and defendants in Inheritance Act claims and challenges to the validity of Wills
- Handle executor and administrator disputes, including removal applications, and wider estate administration disputes
- Advise on Court of Protection disputes and a range of trust disputes
- Work closely with colleagues across the contentious and non-contentious private client teams
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About You
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- 2+ years' experience in contentious trusts and probate and/or civil litigation
- Ideally some exposure to non-contentious private client work from training or early career (not essential)
- Genuine interest in building a career in this specialist area
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Support & Development
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- Regular supervision and guidance from a ranked, highly respected lead partner
- A small, specialist team where your contribution is visible and valued
- The backing of a Legal 500 ranked team and a growing, successful practice
- A collaborative team that works across the wider private client department
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For a confidential conversation, please contact Joe Davy-Taylor at Motus Legal Recruitment on or via
Private Client Disputes Solicitor in Reading employer: Motus Recruitment
Join a leading law firm that prioritises employee development and well-being, offering a hybrid working model on the picturesque Surrey/Hampshire border. With a strong focus on collaboration and inclusivity, you will have the opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in property litigation while enjoying exceptional bonuses and a supportive work culture that fosters growth and innovation.
