Solicitor - Litigation - Exeter - 0-5 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Training and development

Charitable/community initiatives

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive for its Exeter Dispute Resolution team. The role offers a hybrid working pattern with office presence in Exeter as you familiarise yourself with the team and systems.

You will handle a varied caseload including contentious trusts, probate and commercial litigation, under supervision, with opportunities to develop a niche and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years PQE in litigation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems.
• Experience in contentious trusts and probate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of litigation matters.
• Handle contentious trusts and probate, commercial litigation and related disputes.
• Manage files with supervision and liaise with clients, counsel and other professionals.
• Develop a specialism within litigation and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance.

Skills

0-5 years PQE in litigation

Microsoft Office & legal IT systems

Tools

Legal IT systems

Job description

Solicitor - Litigation - Exeter - 0-5 Years PQE

Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
Salary: £45,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A respected and nationally regarded law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 0-5 years' post qualification experience to join its busy and well established Dispute Resolution team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high performing, collaborative environment with exposure to a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters.

The Role

You'll be responsible for assisting partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of litigation matters, including:

• Contentious trusts and probate (disputed wills and trusts)
• Commercial litigation matters
• Day to day conduct of files with appropriate supervision
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and other professionals
• Developing a specialism and building your own niche within litigation
• Supporting a collaborative and friendly team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Initially, you will be office based in Exeter to familiarise yourself with the team and systems. The team works flexibly, typically attending the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with:

• 0-5 years PQE in litigation
• A practical, proactive approach to resolving disputes
• Ideally some experience in contentious trusts and probate (not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in managing matters with appropriate supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Investment in training, development, and legal resources
• A healthy culture of challenge, support, and care
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Opportunities to build your profile locally and nationally, including charitable and community initiatives

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*