Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive-Dispute Resolution-Somerset

Overview

In this role you manage a varied dispute resolution caseload within a solicitorship or Chartered Legal Executive track in Yeovil. You’ll support a growing Litigation team in a flexible, hybrid setting and contribute to succession planning and client-focused growth. You drive outcomes across advisory and contentious matters, collaborating with colleagues to raise the department’s profile. This role offers progression, autonomy, and meaningful impact in a well-regarded Somerset firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working options
• flexible hours (full-time/part-time/condensed)
• Career Progression Framework and mentorship
• KPI-linked bonus scheme
• birthday leave
• buy or sell annual leave

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad, varied caseload of dispute resolution matters
• Handle ADR, building disputes, commercial repossession and rent arrears
• Assist with consumer rights, contentions probate, contract disputes, judicial review, professional negligence, and TOLATA matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and communicate effectively
• Support the growth and profile of the department and the local presence
• Contribute to team succession planning and mentoring of junior colleagues (where applicable)
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver practical, solutions-focused outcomes

Key requirements

• Solicitor (2-5 years PQE) or Chartered Legal Executive
• Strong technical knowledge across core litigation areas
• Solid track record of managing own caseload
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• Positive, solutions-focused approach
• Full driving licence for occasional travel between offices

• excellent communication
• client care
• empathy
• dispute resolution
• civil litigation
• ADR

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