Litigation Lawyer

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-regarded and nationally active Dispute Resolution team at an established regional law firm in Exeter.

With a focus on disputed wills and trusts, genuine scope to develop a specialism, and a supportive and friendly team behind you, this is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious litigator at the start of their career.

About the Client

Our client is a long-established law firm with a team of over 200 colleagues across offices in Devon, acting for businesses, charities, institutions and high net worth individuals across the country on a broad range of litigation matters. With a genuine commitment to investing in their people, a healthy team culture and a real focus on training and development, this is a firm where careers are built for the long term.

About the Role

You will assist partners and senior lawyers across a range of commercial and civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on disputed wills and trusts. You will have day-to-day conduct of files, build your own caseload over time, and be actively encouraged to develop a specialism and your own niche within the team. The role is hybrid, with two set office days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), with an initial period of full office-based working to allow you to settle into the team.

Litigation Lawyer Responsibilities

• Assisting partners and senior lawyers on a range of civil and commercial litigation matters
• Managing day-to-day conduct of files with a focus on disputed wills and trusts
• Building a caseload and developing your skills as a litigator with structured support
• Delivering a high standard of client care to a diverse and varied client base
• Contributing to the team's profile-raising, charitable and business development activities
• Participating in regular team training sessions and team-building activities

Litigation Lawyer Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 0–5 years' PQE
• Practical and proactive approach to dispute resolution
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to client care
• Collaborative team player with the ambition to develop a long-term litigation career

Desirable

• Experience in contentious trusts and probate, though not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working (two set office days per week)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive pension and medical care plans
• Reduced rates on legal services
• Plus much more

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and personable newly qualified or early career litigator with a proactive approach and a genuine enthusiasm for dispute resolution work. You'll be a strong communicator, a committed team player, and someone who is excited by the prospect of developing their own specialism within a nationally active and well-regarded team.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers:

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