Litigation Solicitor/Lawyer

Aspiria Recruit Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a litigation solicitor/lawyer to join their supportive firm in Barnstaple. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across various litigation areas, including commercial and property disputes, while also allowing for specialization. The firm promotes a flexible working environment, enabling you to choose between remote, hybrid, or on-site work. With a strong emphasis on career development and a friendly culture, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their legal career in a nurturing setting. Join a team where your contributions are valued and where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Time off over Christmas & New Year

25 days annual leave

Support with training and career development

Flexibility to work from home or from either office

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in litigation law.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial, property, and contentious probate litigation cases.
• Provide exceptional client service and work collaboratively.

Skills

Litigation Law

Commercial Litigation

Property Litigation

Contentious Probate

Client Service

Communication Skills

Education

Solicitor/Lawyer with 3 years' PQE

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a litigation solicitor/lawyer to join a reputable, modern & supportive firm in either their Barnstaple or Kingsbridge offices. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE and be looking to continue their career in litigation law. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a supportive firm that has a friendly, easygoing environment with a "door is always open" approach. They are ideally looking for someone who can cover a broad range of litigation law, including commercial litigation, property litigation and contentious probate. However, they are happy to open this role up for someone to specialise in one of these areas.
The successful candidate will be able to work full or part-time hours and benefit from a flexible working environment, with the option to work in the office, remotely, or a mix of both. The firm has been awarded Lexcel accreditation for many years running, the Law Society's legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care. The salary on offer is competitive and DOE; this is a really unique opportunity for someone to join a firm that offers huge flexibility, significant career progression and a supportive culture.

Tasks will include:

1. Commercial Litigation - including disputes between partners and shareholders, claims in the fast track, intermediate track, and multi track, professional negligence disputes, contract disputes and debt claims
2. Property Litigation - including boundary disputes and other disputes between neighbours, claims involving defective building work, adverse possession claims, and disputes between landlords and tenants
3. Contentious Probate - including claims involving capacity, undue influence and duress, Inheritance Act claims and intestacy

About you:

1. Someone who works on a range of litigation law, or is looking to specialise in one of the above
2. A team player
3. A solicitor/lawyer with 3 years' PQE
4. Someone who delivers exceptional client service
5. Great communication skills

Benefits:

1. Flexible working hours
2. Time off over Christmas & New Year
3. 25 days annual leave
4. Support with training and career development
5. Flexibility to work from home or from either offices

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact Katie at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)