Overview

Contentious Probate Solicitor (1 year PQE) – full time, permanent role at mfg Solicitors LLP. You’ll be joining a regional law firm with strong recognition (Legal 500 and Chambers Guide). The firm supports your development, encourages involvement in business development, seminars, networking, and drafting monthly articles for publication.Role:

Contentious Probate Solicitor (1 year PQE)Hours:

Full TimeTerm:

PermanentPractice area:

Civil Litigation - Contentious ProbateOffice locations:

Kidderminster (team also operates from Worcester, Birmingham and Bromsgrove).Day to day:

You will work within the Contentious Probate Team led by Partner Andrew Chandler, collaborating with Partner Robert Weston, Associate Solicitor Victoria Wall and the Legal Secretary team. You will have opportunities to influence your own career development and participate in business development activities.Key Responsibilities:Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters including will challenges, inheritance claims, executor 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 partiesSupporting Partners to devise strategies for achieving client goalsSupporting negotiations with opposing counsel and partiesParticipating in business development to assist with firm growth initiativesRequirements:Proven interest or experience in contentious probate work and/or 1 year PQE in Contentious ProbateStrong verbal and written communication 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 marketingSalary and Benefits:Competitive salary in line with local market rates25 days’ holiday to start (plus additional days Christmas 2025 and 8 statutory Bank Holidays)Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing services – 24/7 helpline facilityDiscounted legal fees for staff and family membersDeath in service provisionAuto enrolment in the Company PensionOther reasons to join usRewarding career with quality work and commitment to developmentSupportive, people-first culture with strong wellbeing and work/life balance metricsCommitment to inclusion and local communities; involvement in CSR, Sports and Social and Health and Wellbeing groupsFor more information on what it’s like to work at mfg, please visit our recruitment page or email recruitment@mfgsolicitor.com to arrange a confidential chat.Agencies please note

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