Job Description
Contentious Probate Solicitor | Manchester/Hybrid Douglas Scott are working with a forward-thinking contentious probate team with a growing reputation and an ambitious expansion plan. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a firm that is scaling fast, with five new hires planned this year alone, while still maintaining a supportive, people-first culture. Based in the Manchester office for a minimum of three days a week, you will work alongside lawyers who truly understand contentious probate and are invested in your long-term development. With a family-friendly ethos, low billable expectations and a bonus structure that rewards contribution rather than burnout, this role offers an environment where high-quality work and work-life balance actually coexist. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time hours, you will have the flexibility to shape your working week while continuing to build real depth in contentious probate.The role
* Handling a high-quality and steadily growing contentious probate caseload
* Progressing files under supervision with confidence and attention to detail
* Supporting wider litigation strategy and key administrative aspects of matters
* Working collaboratively within a specialist, motivated team
About you
* An experienced Solicitor with contentious probate experience
* Comfortable working from the Manchester office at least three days per week
* Organised, conscientious and genuinely passionate about contentious probate
* A proactive team player with a strong sense of ownership over their work
Salary and benefits
* Salary starting £65,000+
* 35-hour full-time week, with part-time options available
* Flex scheme with only 25 billable hours per week and paid overtime available
* Bonus incentives throughout the year
* Private health insurance
* Enhanced maternity policy with strong return-to-work support
* Pension scheme
* Home-first culture for most roles
* Clear and transparent progression path from Paralegal through to Partner
* Tech-enabled, people-focused firm with highly regarded leadership
* Consistent access to high-quality work with no shortage of interesting cases