Specialist Probate Solicitor

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Henderson Scott Limited Full time

Established in the heart of Reading, Henderson Scott Limited is a reputable law firm providing comprehensive services to an extensive client base.

The firm's Will Disputes & Contentious Probate team excels in handling a diverse range of contentious probate matters, collaborating closely with their Wills, Trusts and Estates team.

  1. Inheritance Act claims for claimants and defendants
  2. Challenges to the validity of wills
  3. Executor/administrator disputes (including removal of executor applications)
  4. Estate administration disputes
  5. Court of Protection disputes
  6. Varieties of trust disputes

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing your own cases while working collaboratively on complex matters, all under the guidance of the Head of the Will Disputes & Contentious Probate team, who has received recognition as one of the few Leading Individuals by Legal 500 for contentious probate in the South East.

This role requires a junior solicitor with 2-4 years of civil litigation experience, including contentious probate work. Ideally, candidates should have had some experience in contentious probate and non-contentious private client work during their training contract or early career. However, we welcome applications from any junior solicitor with litigation and contentious probate experience eager to join a thriving team in this specialized area.

We offer a competitive salary of around £55,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, and opportunities for growth and development within a successful and dynamic organization.



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