Contentious Probate Solicitor
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- England,North West,Greater Manchester
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
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
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
Job number 3407436
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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