Contentious Probate Solicitor

eNL; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression

Job summary

eNL is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a busy Birmingham team in a hybrid role. You will manage a varied contentious probate caseload, maintain strong client contact, and contribute to business development to grow the practice.

The candidate will supervise junior colleagues and help uphold the firm’s dispute resolution reputation through collaborative teamwork and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' PQE in Contentious Probate.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail in a team environment.
• Proactive and commercially aware, with an interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied contentious probate caseload with significant client contact.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support the firm’s growth and reputation in dispute resolution.

Skills

Contentious probate

PQE 8+ years

Client contact

Business development

Job description

This full-time post suits a Contentious Probate Solicitor with eight to ten years' PQE, based in Birmingham. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £62,500 yearly, dependent on experience. Duties include managing a varied contentious probate caseload, maintaining significant client contact, and supporting business development to grow the practice. The successful candidate will supervise and mentor junior colleagues while helping uphold the firm's dispute resolution reputation. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaborative working are essential. Applications come from solicitors with at least eight years' PQE seeking a role within a busy Birmingham team. Contentious Probate Solicitor, 8-10 Years PQE, Birmingham, £55,000+ (DOE). A new opportunity for an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a busy team in Birmingham. JOB REF:5337.

THE ROLE

• You will be responsible for a varied caseload of contentious probate matters, with significant client contact and the opportunity to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.
• You will supervise and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Support the continued growth and reputation of the firm’s dispute resolution offering
• Working collaboratively within the wider team to meet client needs

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Contentious Probate Solicitors with a minimum of 8 Years PQE.
• You will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and work well within a team environment.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about business development

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression
• Hybrid / Flexible working arrangements

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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