Litigation Lawyer (Full Time)

Cornwall Law Society; Bodmin, Camelford, Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Free or subsidised legal services

In house training and development

Job summary

Cornwall Law Society in Bodmin is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Practising Rights and 3+ years PQE to join our Litigation Department.

This busy high street firm offers a varied caseload across litigation, opportunities to develop business, networking, and close collaboration with colleagues.

You will be commercially minded, precise, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Practising Rights.
• Experience managing your own litigation caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Excellent client care and communication.
• Organised, AML-aware and risk-conscious in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied high quality caseload across litigation matters.
• Engage in business development and networking for the department.
• Maintain good relationships with existing clients.
• Be commercially aware, fast-paced and meticulous.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other departments.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client care

Communication

Organisation

AML compliance

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Proactive approach

Education

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with Practising Rights

Tools

None

Job description

We are seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Practising Rights with 3 years or more PQE to join our Litigation Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy modern forward thinking law firm. We are a high street practice based in North Cornwall and have three offices in Bodmin, Camelford and Wadebridge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual who will be able to manage a varied high quality caseload across a broad range of litigation matters. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be in control of their own caseload with the backing of a supportive team. They will be able to get involved in the business development of the department and networking as well as maintaining the good relationship that we have with our existing clients.

The role is for someone who is commercially aware, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meticulous in their approach to the work they are involved in.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Practising Rights
• Experience managing your own litigation caseload
• Strong technical knowledge
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to remain calm, constructive, and solutions‑focused in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective organisational and file management skills
• A sound understanding of AML compliance and risk management in litigation
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with colleagues from other departments within the firm.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to work

We offer a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increases over time
• Generous Christmas/New Year office closure
• Free parking
• Company pension scheme
• Free or subsidised legal services
• In house training and development opportunities