Property Disputes Litigator - Solicitor or CILEx (Devon)

Legal Southwest; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related salary up to £10,0

Path to partnership

Training support

Christmas closure

Friday 4pm in August

Enhanced maternity contributions

Family leave and compassionate leave

Discounted legal services and eye care

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Devon is actively seeking a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with property litigation experience to manage a varied caseload of property disputes. The role welcomes experience in other civil or commercial litigation and requires strong communication with clients to explain practical options clearly.

The opportunity includes a culture that values staff ideas, kindness and wellbeing, with a clear route towards partnership and substantial development support,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with property litigation experience.
• Experience in other civil or commercial litigation welcomed.
• Strong communication skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing property disputes from instruction to resolution and keeping clients informed.
• Reviewing leases, title documents, contracts and correspondence to advise on next steps.
• Drafting letters of claim, responses, settlement proposals and court documents.
• Negotiating with other parties and solicitors, exploring settlement or ADR where appropriate.
• Preparing cases for hearings and coordinating evidence, witness statements and court bundles.
• Monitoring deadlines, costs and maintaining accurate case records.
• Building relationships with clients and professional contacts to support referrals.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Explain practical options clearly

Job description

Legal Southwest Ltd in Devon is actively seeking a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with property litigation experience to manage a varied caseload of property disputes. The role welcomes experience in other civil or commercial litigation and requires strong communication with clients to explain practical options clearly.

The opportunity includes a culture that values staff ideas, kindness and wellbeing, with a clear route towards partnership and substantial development support,