Exeter Litigation Lawyer (NQ-5 PQE) - Hybrid

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (0–5 PQE) to join its Dispute Resolution team in Exeter. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to handle high‑quality litigation for businesses, charities and individuals.

From day one, you’ll work under partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, with training to develop expertise in contentious trusts, probate, wills and general civil dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with 0-5 years’ PQE.
• Practical, proactive approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong communicators with excellent client care skills.
• Organised and confident in managing their own workload.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Disputed wills and inheritance disputes.
• Commercial litigation.
• Wider civil dispute resolution matters.

Skills

PQE 0-5 years

Practical approach

Client care

Organised workload

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (0–5 PQE) to join its Dispute Resolution team in Exeter. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to handle high‑quality litigation for businesses, charities and individuals.

From day one, you’ll work under partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, with training to develop expertise in contentious trusts, probate, wills and general civil dispute resolution.