Solicitor - 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 litigation
- A 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 resources
- A 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:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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.*
