Solicitor – Litigation – Exeter – 0-5 Years PQE – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Supportive culture

Community initiatives

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is supporting a respected Exeter law firm in recruiting a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will handle a varied portfolio including contentious trusts and probate, and commercial litigation, with supervision as needed.

This role is hybrid in Exeter, permanent full-time (36.25 hours weekly) with salary £45,000 to £75,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years PQE in litigation.
• Practical, proactive approach to resolving disputes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of litigation matters.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and other professionals.
• Develop a niche within litigation and support a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Litigation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £45000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon