Dispute Resolution Associate (Hybrid) – Probate & Litigation

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a respected Devon law firm in recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution, with hybrid working. The role provides exposure to a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters for businesses, charities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across the UK.

You will assist partners on varied litigation matters, manage files, develop a personal area of expertise, and benefit from mentoring, training, and a collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to five years' PQE
• Experience in contentious trusts and probate matters is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness essential
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client care and flexible hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior solicitors on a varied caseload of litigation matters, focusing on contentious trusts, probate disputes and broader commercial litigation
• Take responsibility for day-to-day management of files and client relationships
• Develop expertise in a chosen area of dispute resolution with mentoring and training
• Contribute to the team's success through excellent client service and business development activities

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Client care

Team collaboration

Business development

Dispute resolution

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive (CLE)

Job description

Chadwick Nott is assisting a respected Devon law firm in recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution, with hybrid working. The role provides exposure to a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters for businesses, charities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across the UK.

You will assist partners on varied litigation matters, manage files, develop a personal area of expertise, and benefit from mentoring, training, and a collaborative team culture