Contentious Probate Solicitor (1 year PQE)

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 challengesInheritance claimsExecutor disputes and estate administration issuesDrafting legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and witness statementsProviding clear and practical legal advice to clients at all stages of litigationLiaising with clients, counsel, experts, and other third partiesSupport Partners to devise strategies for achieving client goalsSupport in negotiations with opposing counsel and partiesParticipating in business development to assist with firm growth initiativesQualifications

Proven interest or experience in contentious probate work and/or 1 year PQE in Contentious ProbateStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong client management skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a supportive team environmentAbility to work independently and manage a busy caseload with supervisionA client-focused approach and commitment to delivering high standards of serviceTeam player with a proactive and commercial mindsetA proactive approach to business development and marketingAdditional 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 rates25 days'' holiday to start (plus additional days Christmas 2025 and 8 statutory Bank Hols)Healthcare benefit schemeEmployee Assistance programme and wellbeing services - 24/7 helpline facilityDiscounted legal fees for staff and family membersDeath in service provisionAuto enrolment in our Company PensionAnnual colleague eventOther reasons to join usWe 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 and Social and Health and Wellbeing ..... full job details .....