Contentious Probate Solicitor (1 year PQE)

MFG SOLICITORS LLP; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Kidderminster is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage a caseload including will challenges and inheritance claims. This role involves drafting legal documents and providing legal advice, while working in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of PQE in Contentious Probate and a proactive approach to business development. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare benefit scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Death in service provision

Auto enrolment in Company Pension

Qualifications

• Proven interest or experience in contentious probate work required.
• 1 year PQE in Contentious Probate essential.
• Strong client-focused approach with commitment to service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters including will challenges.
• Provide clear legal advice to clients during litigation.
• Participate in business development activities for growth.

Skills

Contentious probate interest or experience

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Client management skills

Team collaboration skills

Proactive business development approach

Education

1 year PQE in Contentious Probate

Job description

Overview

Our Contentious Probate Team is led by Partner, Andrew Chandler who you will work closely alongside Partner, Robert Weston, Associate Solicitor, Victoria Wall and our Legal Secretary team Sarah Bone, Caroline Harvey and Pam Davies who are all based at our Kidderminster office. The wider Civil Litigation team also operates from mfg's Worcester, Birmingham and Bromsgrove offices.

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
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties
• Support Partners to devise strategies for achieving client goals
• Support in negotiations with opposing counsel and parties
• Participating in business development to assist with firm growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven interest or experience in contentious probate work and/or 1 year PQE in Contentious Probate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team environment
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload with supervision
• A client-focused approach and commitment to delivering high standards of service
• Team player with a proactive and commercial mindset
• A proactive approach to business development and marketing

Additional Information

• You'll be joining a regional law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, made possible by our exceptional people. We want to help you reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It's our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.
• You will have a significant influence on how you want your experience and expertise to develop, and you will be strongly encouraged and supported to get involved in business development work, taking an active role in seminars and networking events, in addition to drafting monthly articles for publication.
• Competitive salary in line with local market rates
• 25 days' holiday to start (plus additional days Christmas 2025 and 8 statutory Bank Hols)
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing services - 24/7 helpline facility
• Discounted legal fees for staff and family members
• Death in service provision
• Auto enrolment in our Company Pension
• Annual colleague event
• Other reasons to join us
• We offer a rewarding career of quality work alongside a commitment to your development. It\'s a fantastic environment in which people grow!
• A supportive \'people first\' culture, driven by wellbeing and work/life balance. Over 90% of our people responded in our most recent engagement survey that it\'s a great place to work and they\'re proud to work here.
• Committed to inclusion and our local communities, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish. Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.