Are you a Litigation Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm offering a competitive salary, private health cover with Bupa, pension, health cash plan, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working, performance-related bonus, excellent training and career progression, and more? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist Litigation team with an established caseload from day one and genuine scope to play a key role in the future growth of the department.
About the Firm:
• Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked multi-office law firm
• Advises a broad client base including private individuals, developers, banks, builders, retailers, charities and professional services firms
• Strong reputation for excellent client service and high professional standards
• Supportive, fair and collaborative culture with a genuine focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
Litigation Solicitor — Position Overview:
You will join a busy fee-earning Litigation team handling a varied caseload of contractual, property and building disputes from pre-issue through to resolution. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can manage matters with minimum supervision, support junior colleagues and contribute actively to business development.
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor:
• Running and managing your own caseload of litigation matters
• Handling contractual disputes, building disputes and property disputes
• Advising on claims involving commercial and residential rented and leased properties
• Managing both issued and pre-issued matters through to conclusion
• Interacting directly with clients, managing expectations and meeting deadlines
• Delegating work effectively to trainee solicitors and paralegals where appropriate
• Working collaboratively with other departments and supporting cross-referrals
• Participating in business development, networking and client relationship building
• Maintaining accurate files and complying with quality and risk management procedures
• Supporting knowledge sharing, team collaboration and wider departmental growth
Requirements of the Litigation Solicitor:
• Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in litigation with ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• In-depth knowledge of the CPR is essential
• Working knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and Housing Acts beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Commercially aware with a strong grasp of financial fundamentals
• Confident client-facing manner with excellent client care skills
• Collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic about networking and business development
• High-quality technical and educational background
The Benefits for the Litigation Solicitor role:
• Competitive salary
• Private Health Cover with Bupa
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan via Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Excellent training and career progression
• Performance-related bonus
• Referral bonus
• IT and home office support
• Health and wellbeing support
• And more
If you are a Litigation Solicitor looking to join a progressive and highly regarded firm with exciting growth plans, apply today.
Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37689
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