Contentious Probate Solicitor — Hybrid WFH & Benefits

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

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.