Job Description

The Opportunity

You will join an established litigation department made up of fee earners across all levels. The successful candidate will enjoy real autonomy, managing their own mix of pre- and post-issue files from initial instruction through to resolution, while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex, high-value matters. Youll also play a role in supervising and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of general litigation matters (with supervision as required), including:
  
  

  • Contract disputes
    
    

  • Debt recovery
    
    

  • Landlord and tenant matters
    
    

  • Bankruptcy/insolvency
    
    

  • Personal injury
    
    

• Conducting litigation from start to finish in line with internal procedures.
  
  

• Drafting a broad range of legal documents including statements of case, disclosure lists, witness statements, applications, court orders and instructions to counsel and experts.
  
  

• Ensuring all documentation is accurate, well-prepared and maintained throughout the life of each matter.
  
  

• Billing files promptly and ensuring timely receipt of payments.
  
  

• Dealing with client enquiries professionally and efficiently, maintaining excellent client care standards.
  
  

• Supporting senior fee earners on complex, multi-track cases where required.
  
  

• Actively engaging in business development initiatives with guidance and support from senior team members.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• 24 years PQE in litigation; personal injury experience is desirable but not essential.
  
  

• Strong technical grounding in litigation, including advocacy experience at interim hearings.
  
  

• A team-focused individual who enjoys collaborating, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to a positive working environment.
  
  

• Confident working independently with a methodical, pragmatic approach to managing a diverse caseload.
  
  

• Commercially aware, with the ability to deliver clear, solutions-focused advice.
  
  

• Ideally, experience in business development or a genuine interest in developing this area of your practice.
  
  

Why This Role?

This position offers the chance to play a key role within a supportive and well-regarded team. Youll have the freedom to implement your own strategies, with appropriate supervision, and enjoy the variety of managing both straightforward and more challenging matters.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000£40,000, dependent on skills and experience.
  
  

If you're a motivated Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a friendly, growing team, Id love to discuss this opportunity with you.