Probate Litigation Solicitor
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- England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £45,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Probate Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE)
Location: Northampton
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: DOE
Contract: Permanent
About the Opportunity A highly respected Northampton firm is seeking an experienced Probate Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its growing contentious private client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-quality caseload of complex and challenging disputes, working within a supportive, well-structured department with an excellent local and regional reputation.
The Role You will handle a broad range of contentious probate matters, acting for beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and other interested parties. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, progression, and exposure to high-value, technically interesting cases.
Key Responsibilities * Managing a specialist contentious probate caseload, including:
* Will disputes
* Inheritance Act (1975) claims
* Executor and trustee disputes
* Estate and trust administration challenges
* Claims involving capacity, undue influence, or fraud
* Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions.
* Handling negotiations, mediation, and dispute resolution.
* Representing clients with professionalism, sensitivity, and commercial awareness.
* Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Working collaboratively with the wider private client and litigation teams.
About You * Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years’ PQE in probate litigation or contentious trusts and estates.
* Strong technical expertise and ability to manage complex files with minimal supervision.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client care skills.
* Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle competing deadlines.
What’s On Offer * Salary DOE
* Opportunity to work with a high-calibre caseload
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Clear progression pathways and professional development
* Strong administrative support and modern working environment
Interested? Contact Stan @Simpson Judge Legal on
Location: Northampton
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: DOE
Contract: Permanent
About the Opportunity A highly respected Northampton firm is seeking an experienced Probate Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its growing contentious private client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-quality caseload of complex and challenging disputes, working within a supportive, well-structured department with an excellent local and regional reputation.
The Role You will handle a broad range of contentious probate matters, acting for beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and other interested parties. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, progression, and exposure to high-value, technically interesting cases.
Key Responsibilities * Managing a specialist contentious probate caseload, including:
* Will disputes
* Inheritance Act (1975) claims
* Executor and trustee disputes
* Estate and trust administration challenges
* Claims involving capacity, undue influence, or fraud
* Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions.
* Handling negotiations, mediation, and dispute resolution.
* Representing clients with professionalism, sensitivity, and commercial awareness.
* Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Working collaboratively with the wider private client and litigation teams.
About You * Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years’ PQE in probate litigation or contentious trusts and estates.
* Strong technical expertise and ability to manage complex files with minimal supervision.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client care skills.
* Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle competing deadlines.
What’s On Offer * Salary DOE
* Opportunity to work with a high-calibre caseload
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Clear progression pathways and professional development
* Strong administrative support and modern working environment
Interested? Contact Stan @Simpson Judge Legal on
Job number 3206265
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