Job Description

With huge opportunities for growth an opening for a Solicitor to join the specialist Dispute Resolution team at Coodes has arisen. You will join a team of lawyers and will be supported and developed as part of an experienced energetic group of professionals delivering excellent results for our clients


You will work in our Dispute Resolution team alongside a small, busy team of highly skilled litigators. You will benefit from being able to manage your own desk, with matters covering the vast majority of personal disputes.


You will have support from a dedicated team of paralegals and support staff.


You will be able to work from any one of our eight offices, whilst also being able to consider a hybrid working pattern where eligible.

What you will do:

You will be working on a wide range of disputes which can be tailored to suit your skills set, experience and interest.

Experience and Qualifications you need:

Ideally 2+ years PQE A robust understanding and background in a Dispute Resolution field.

You will love this role if:

A passion for the law and fulfilling your clients' objectives. You will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, initiative, responsibility, discipline and teamwork in commitment to the role and support of colleagues and the business.

You will be a success if:

You have the ambition to succeed You are the type of litigator that acts in the best interests of their client You strive to constantly achieve and improve

The role offers exceptional opportunities for personal development and advancement in a well-established team.

About us

Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. With over 150 staff across 8 offices we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team.


Our Dispute Resolution team deal with personal disputes including; Disputed Wills, Contentious Court of Protection, Executor and trustee disputes, Inheritance claims, Property and land disputes, Landlord and tenant disputes and Professional negligence actions.


Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward-thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region. The firm has held the Investors in People standard for over 20 years and is an Investors in People Silver.

Additional benefits include

Group pension plan Annual bonus scheme Medical cash plan Life assurance Holiday trading Private medical insurance options Cycle to work Discounted shopping platform

Location

We are open to discussion regarding which of our eight locations best suits you.In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish.

Hours

This is a full-time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.

We are piloting agile ways of working and would welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.


Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found