Contentious Probate Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 law firm in Kidderminster is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their growing team. This role is ideal for an NQ-1 PQE solicitor with a genuine interest in civil litigation and contentious probate. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of civil litigation matters, drafting legal documents, and providing legal advice. The firm offers hybrid working after probation and various benefits including healthcare schemes and discounted legal fees.

Benefits

Hybrid working after probation

Healthcare benefit scheme

Discounted legal fees for staff and family

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Proven interest in contentious probate work and/or 1 year PQE in Contentious Probate.
• Proactive approach to business development and marketing.
• Team player with a proactive and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters including will challenges, inheritance claims, and executor disputes.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and witness statements.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Contentious probate

Legal advice

Drafting legal documents

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working with a leading Legal 500 law firm, based in the West Midlands, which is looking for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their growing Contentious Probate Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an NQ-1 PQE solicitor with a genuine interest in civil litigation and contentious probate to take the next step in their career.

Role: Contentious Probate Solicitor Location: West Midlands Salary: £40,000-£45,000

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters including: will challenges; inheritance claims; executor disputes and estate administration issues.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and witness statements.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients at all stages of litigation.

Key Requirements

• A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a proven interest in contentious probate work and/or 1 years PQE in Contentious Probate.
• A proactive approach to business development and marketing.
• Team player with a proactive and commercial mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid working after probation (2 days WFH per week).
• Healthcare benefit scheme.
• Discounted legal fees for staff and family.
• Death in service benefit.

If this Contentious Probate Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.