Contentious Probate Fee Earner

Sacco Mann are recruiting for an experienced Contentious Probate Fee Earner to join a leading, long-standing firm of Solicitors at their office in York.

The Role

You will be running your own caseload of Contentious Probate matters including Will Validity disputes, Inheritance Act Claims, Executor and Trustee Disputes, Estate Administration disputes including Medication and court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Running your own caseload of contentious probate matters from start to finish
• Advising clients on various disputes
• Challenging and defending Wills
• Mediation
• Representing clients in Court Proceedings

About You

• Qualified Chartered Legal Executive with at a least 3 + PQE within Contentious Probate matters including having ran your own caseload from start to finish. The firm would also be open to considering candidates without formal qualification, who can demonstrate upwards of 5 years' contentious probate fee earning experience
• Excellent knowledge in probate law, wills and estate planning
• Experience with litigation and negotiation
• Strong relationship building skills

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working options
• Pension

If you are interested in this Contentious Probate Fee Earner role in York then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.