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About The Role
This full-time post suits a Contentious Probate Solicitor with eight to ten years' PQE, based in Birmingham. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £62,500 yearly, dependent on experience. Duties include managing a varied contentious probate caseload, maintaining significant client contact, and supporting business development to grow the practice. The successful candidate will supervise and mentor junior colleagues while helping uphold the firm's dispute resolution reputation. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaborative working are essential. Applications come from solicitors with at least eight years' PQE seeking a role within a busy Birmingham team.
Contentious Probate Solicitor, 8-10 Years PQE, Birmingham, £55,000+ (DOE). A new opportunity for an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a busy team in Birmingham.
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The Role
- You will be responsible for a varied caseload of contentious probate matters, with significant client contact and the opportunity to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.
- You will supervise and mentor more junior members of the team.
- Support the continued growth and reputation of the firm’s dispute resolution offering.
- Working collaboratively within the wider team to meet client needs.
Skills Required
- Applications are sought from Contentious Probate Solicitors with a minimum of 8 Years PQE.
- You will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and work well within a team environment.
- Proactive, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about business development.
On Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Genuine career progression
- Hybrid / Flexible working arrangements


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