Solicitor – Litigation – Exeter – 0-5 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you contribute to a busy Dispute Resolution team at a respected national law firm, handling a varied caseload across commercial and civil litigation. You work with partners and senior lawyers, developing a niche within litigation while upholding high professional standards. The position offers hybrid Exeter-based work with flexible office days and opportunities to grow your expertise locally and nationally in a collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Supportive and intellectually stimulating environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Investment in training and resources
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Opportunities to build profile locally and nationally
• Charitable and community initiatives

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior lawyers on a varied litigation caseload
• Handle contentious trusts and probate and commercial litigation matters
• Manage day-to-day files with supervision
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and other professionals
• Develop a niche within litigation and contribute to team culture
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance

Key requirements

• 0-5 years PQE in litigation
• Practical, proactive approach to resolving disputes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing matters with supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organization, and proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

• Strong communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Proactivity
• Litigation
• Contentious trusts and probate (advantageous)
• Microsoft Office

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