Contentious Probate Solicitor

Job Title: Contentious Probate (NQ+ PQE)Location: Kidderminster (West Midlands)Employment Type: Full-time, PermanentTeam: Contentious ProbateAbout UsSimpson 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 OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesManage 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 ..... full job details .....