Civil Litigation Solicitor
Bristol
Salary up to £60k DOE
What you will be doing
* Managing a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, including property disputes, boundary disputes, landlord and tenant disputes and contractual disputes.
* Advising clients on contested wills and estates, professional negligence claims, bankruptcy matters and ADR/mediation.
* Working closely with an experienced Partner and supporting the continued growth of the civil litigation department.
* Building strong relationships with long-standing private, commercial and business clients.
* Playing an important role in the future development of the department, with clear long‑term progression potential.
The experience you will bring to the team
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in civil litigation.
* Ideally around 3 to 5 years' PQE, although candidates outside of this range will still be considered.
* Strong experience running litigation files independently with limited supervision.
* A broad disputes background, ideally covering property litigation, contested probate, contractual disputes, landlord and tenant matters or general civil litigation.
* A client‑focused, commercially minded approach with the confidence to work closely with established clients.
This is what you will get in return
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
* Long‑term progression opportunity, with the potential to develop towards Head of Department.
* Working hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
* Flexibility around alternative arrangements where needed.
* 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Christmas office closure.
* Parking permit for a local car park, worth approximately £700 per year.
* Mobile phone and laptop provided.
* Quarterly and annual firm‑wide bonus scheme, subject to targets being achieved.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 helpline support, counselling and in‑person therapy sessions.
* Firm social events, including an annual Christmas party and summer social.
Equal Opportunities
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
If you are a Civil Litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
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