Contentious Probate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Kidderminster is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join their contentious probate team. The role involves managing a varied caseload of contested estate matters, including drafting legal documents and providing client advice. Candidates should have a strong interest in contentious probate and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private healthcare, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts on legal services

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Strong interest in contentious probate and estate litigation.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of civil litigation and contentious probate matters.
• Draft legal documents: correspondence and litigation papers.
• Provide clear legal advice to clients at all stages.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client service orientation

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualifying solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Contentious Probate (NQ+ PQE)
Location: Kidderminster (West Midlands)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Team: Contentious Probate

About Us

Simpson Judge have partnered with a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence and excellent reputation in the Midlands, recognised in major legal directories. The culture is supportive, modern and people‑first: we believe in helping you thrive in your career, doing high‑quality work, and maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a solicitor from NQ+ to join their contentious probate team. You will work alongside partners and associates in managing a varied caseload of contested estate and probate matters. This is an excellent opportunity to build your specialist contentiously‑oriented litigation career within a team that values your development and growing client‑facing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of civil litigation and contentious probate matters, including but not limited to: will‑challenges, inheritance disputes, executor and beneficiary claims, estate and administration issues.
• Draft legal documents: correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, and other litigation papers.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially aware legal advice to clients at all stages of litigation.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, and other external stakeholders; build and maintain strong relationships.
• Assist partners in devising litigation strategies and in negotiations with opponent parties and third‑parties.
• Contribute to business development initiatives: attend seminars/networking events, publish articles, enhance the visibility of the practice.
• Work collaboratively within the team, supporting each other and contributing to a positive culture, while also demonstrating the ability to manage your own work efficiently and independently.

Person Specification

• Qualifying solicitor with a strong demonstrable interest in contentious probate working in or keen to specialise in contentious probate/estate litigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident in client‑and third‑party interaction.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to build rapport and trust.
• Comfortable managing a busy and varied caseload; organised, able to prioritise and work under supervision but also pro‑active and capable of taking initiative.
• A commercial mindset and team‑player attitude – with a genuine interest in business development and helping the team grow.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to quality, responsibility, client care and professional standards.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary, reflecting local market rates and your experience.
• Generous holiday entitlement (e.g., circa 25 days to start) plus statutory bank holidays.
• Private healthcare / health benefit scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 helpline and wellbeing services).
• Staff discounts on legal services.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, focusing on a long‑term career in contentious probate within a firm that supports progression.
• Friendly, inclusive culture, committed to diversity and local community engagement.

Why Join?

• You’ll enjoy a high‑quality contentious probate litigation role at an early stage of qualification, with real responsibility and visibility.
• The team is well‑regarded, supportive and committed to helping you establish and strengthen your specialist practice.
• You’ll be part of a firm that values its people, invests in development, and places strong emphasis on wellbeing and culture.

If this is of interest please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a confidential chat.