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Probate Lawyer

Sacco Mann
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a practical and empathetic Solicitor to join our dynamic Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham.
  • The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in contested probate and Court of Protection matters.
  • Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload and advising clients on contentious probate issues while ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
  • Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client care, along with strong IT and team-working abilities.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a practical and empathetic Solicitor to join a dynamic Dispute Resolution team. With at least 2 years of experience in contested probate and Court of Protection matters, you will manage your own caseload while advising on a wide range of contentious probate issues.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage a diverse caseload across contested probate and Court of Protection matters.
  • Advise beneficiaries, executors, trustees, claimants, and defendants in court proceedings relating to disputed wills, probate, or trusts.
  • Direct client interaction with an empathic yet persuasive approach to provide excellent client care.
  • Ensure compliance with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality Scheme standards, SARs, and accounting requirements.
  • Contribute to business development opportunities.

Job skills:

  • At least 2 years' experience running your own caseload in contested probate matters, from inception to completion.
  • Working knowledge of Court of Protection matters and proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering outstanding client care.
  • Strong IT and team-working skills.
  • Sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.

If you would be interested in knowing more about this Birmingham based Probate Lawyer role, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff on or email

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.