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 Time
Term: Permanent
Practice area: Civil Litigation - Contentious Probate
Office 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 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
* Supporting Partners to devise strategies for achieving client goals
* Supporting negotiations with opposing counsel and parties
* Participating in business development to assist with firm growth initiatives
Requirements:
* Proven interest or experience in contentious probate work and/or 1 year PQE in Contentious Probate
* Strong verbal and written communication 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
Salary & Benefits:
* Competitive salary in line with local market rates
* 25 days’ holiday to start (plus additional days Christmas 2025 and 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
* 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 the Company Pension
Other reasons to join us
* Rewarding career with quality work and commitment to development
* Supportive, people-first culture with strong wellbeing and work/life balance metrics
* Commitment to inclusion and local communities; involvement in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups
For 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 – we have an agreed Agency PSL in place.
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