Job Description

Salary

Market rate

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

North West

Package

Market rate salary and benefits

Job category/type

Civil Litigation

Date posted

30/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000205

Property Litigation & Contested Probate

Solicitor / Legal Executive / Paralegal

Location:

Manchester or Sale (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Role

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with a strong background in property litigation, ideally complemented by experience in contested probate matters.

This role sits within a close-knit, collaborative team led by a nationally recognised partner. You will manage a varied caseload with autonomy while benefiting from the guidance and mentorship of a highly experienced partner. The position offers exposure to high-quality work and a clear path for career development within a firm that blends tradition with innovation.

Role profile:

Independently manage a caseload of property litigation matters Support and collaborate with colleagues across contentious probate and private litigation Provide strategic legal advice to a diverse client base Handle a broad range of disputes

Property Litigation & Landlord/Tenant Disputes:

Overage disputes Easements Lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture & relief Possession claims (residential & commercial) Service charge disputes Leasehold enfranchisement Co-ownership disputes

Contested Probate Disputes:

A range of disagreements including: + Administration and distribution of a deceased persons estate
+ Will challenges / validity of a will
+ Proposed asset distribution
+ Inheritance tax claims
+ Construction and rectification claims
+ Trust disputes
+ Lifetime gifts

Why Join Slater Heelis?

Work from prestigious offices in Sale or Manchester with hybrid flexibility Join a firm with a rich heritage, supported by Lawfront's forward-thinking platform Access to continuous professional development and training Be part of a supportive, inclusive culture with a strong team ethos Competitive salary and excellent benefits package


If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a dynamic, growing firm with a national reputation, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact:

Layla Jackson

layla.jackson@lawfront.com