Contentious Probate Solicitor/ Fee Earner


Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)


Experience: Minimum 2 Years' Contentious Probate


Qualification: Solicitor, CILEX or Experienced Non-Qualified Fee Earner




The Role:

An established regional law firm in Manchester is looking to appoint a Contentious Probate Fee Earner to join its growing disputes team. You will specialise in estate-related disputes, advising and representing executors, beneficiaries, trustees and other interested parties in a broad range of contentious probate matters.




Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate matters with appropriate supervision


• Advising on will validity disputes and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims


• Handling disputes involving estate administration, capacity, undue influence and related issues


• Conducting matters from pre-action stage through mediation and, where required, court proceedings


• Drafting correspondence, witness statements, pleadings and court documentation


• Negotiating settlements with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach


• Ensuring compliance with court timetables and procedural rules


• Working collaboratively within a supportive litigation team


• This role offers high-quality work, strong client exposure and responsibility.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in contentious probate


• Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX is welcomed but not essential


• Solid technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate and estate administration disputes


• Experience managing negotiations and ADR processes


• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail


• Confident communicator with a professional and empathetic client manner


• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively

• Well-established regional firm with a strong private client and litigation presence


• Hybrid working model based in Manchester


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Clear scope for progression within a growing team