Solicitor - Litigation 0-5 Years PQE

Reference:  - Litigation - Exeter - 0-5 Years PQE

Location:

Exeter (Hybrid)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
Salary: 45,000 to 75,000 (DOE)
A respected and nationally regarded law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 0-5 years' post qualification experience to join its busy and well established Dispute Resolution team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high performing, collaborative environment with exposure to a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters.

The Role You'll be responsible for assisting partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of litigation matters, including:

Contentious trusts and probate (disputed wills and trusts)
Commercial litigation matters

Day to day conduct of files with appropriate supervision

Liaising with clients, counsel, and other professionals

Developing a specialism and building your own niche within litigation

Supporting a collaborative and friendly team culture

Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Initially, you will be office based in Exeter to familiarise yourself with the team and systems. The team works flexibly, typically attending the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with:0-5 years PQE in litigationA practical, proactive approach to resolving disputes

Ideally some experience in contentious trusts and probate (not essential)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in managing matters with appropriate supervision

High attention to detail and accuracy

Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Benefits

The firm offers:

A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment

Clear career progression pathways

Investment in training, development, and legal resourcesA healthy culture of challenge, support, and care Flexible working arrangements where possible

Opportunities to build your profile locally and nationally, including charitable and community initiatives

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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/ The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*