Legal Southwest
Axminster | 3+ PQE | £40,000 – £70,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a well-respected firm with a loyal client base, high-quality work and genuine long-term career prospects?
Legal Southwest is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly regarded law firm in Axminster that is seeking to expand its growing Litigation team.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and successful department handling a varied caseload of contentious matters for individuals and businesses across the region.
You will manage your own files and advise clients on a broad range of disputes, including:
- Civil and commercial litigation
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Debt recovery claims
- Contentious probate matters
- Boundary and neighbour disputes
Working closely with colleagues across the firm, you will become an integral part of a collaborative and supportive team that is continuing to grow.
About You
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and experience handling a broad range of civil litigation matters.
You will be:
- Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Commercially minded and proactive in your approach
- Committed to delivering excellent client service
- An effective communicator with strong organisational skills
- Keen to contribute to the continued success of a growing department
The Firm
Our client has built an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal services and developing long-term relationships with its clients. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture, collaborative working environment and commitment to staff development.
This is an exciting time to join the business as the Litigation department continues to expand.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary £40,000 – £70,000 DOE
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Pension scheme
- Additional gifted leave over the Christmas period
- On-site parking
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environment
Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
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