Contentious Probate Paralegal

Role: Contentious Probate Paralegal Location: York, North Yorkshire Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Contract: Full time, permanent A highly respected and long-established Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Paralegal to join its growing Dispute Resolution team in York. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious paralegal with litigation or private client experience to develop a specialist career within the increasingly busy and rewarding field of contentious probate. Working alongside experienced solicitors who specialise in inheritance and estate disputes, you will assist on a broad range of matters including:

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• Inheritance Act claims
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• Will validity disputes
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• Executor and trustee disputes
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• Claims involving undue influence, lack of capacity and lack of knowledge and approval
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• Estate administration disputes
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• Proprietary estoppel and trust-related claims
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You will play a key role in supporting fee earners throughout the lifecycle of contentious probate matters, including:

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• Managing and progressing case files
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• Drafting correspondence, witness statements and court documents
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• Conducting legal research
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• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
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• Preparing bundles and supporting mediation and court proceedings
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• Assisting with disclosure exercises and evidence gathering
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• Maintaining case management systems and ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines
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Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate:

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• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Fee Earner
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• Experience within litigation, contentious probate, private client or dispute resolution work
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
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• A proactive and client-focused approach
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• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Candidates with a law degree, LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal qualifications are encouraged to apply, although practical experience will be considered equally.

This role offers the chance to join a supportive and collaborative team within a well-established regional practice that is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice to private clients across Yorkshire. The successful candidate will benefit from:

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• Exposure to high-quality contentious probate work
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• Ongoing training and professional development
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• Clear progression opportunities
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• A supportive and inclusive working environment
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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to submit your application, please contact: Lauren Hopkinson CRA Consulting Email: