Key Responsibilities
1. 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
2. Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions.
3. Handling negotiations, mediation, and dispute resolution.
4. Representing clients with professionalism, sensitivity, and commercial awareness.
5. Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
6. Working collaboratively with the wider private client and litigation teams.
About You
7. Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years’ PQE in probate litigation or contentious trusts and estates.
8. Strong technical expertise and ability to manage complex files with minimal supervision.
9. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client care skills.
10. Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
11. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle competing deadlines.
What’s On Offer
12. Salary DOE
13. Opportunity to work with a high-calibre caseload
14. Supportive and collaborative team culture
15. Clear progression pathways and professional development
16. Strong administrative support and modern working environment
Interested? Contact Stan @Simpson Judge Legal on 07575 152683