Assistant Solicitor – Litigation

Assistant Solicitor – Litigation
Location:Bristol and surrounding areas, South West
Salary:Competitive (DOE)
Working Arrangement:Office-Based
About the Role
A new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Solicitor with 1–2 years’ PQE (or newly qualified with strong relevant experience) to join a well-established and supportive litigation team. This full-time role will see you working directly with the nominated litigation partner and senior solicitors on a broad range of contentious matters. You will be encouraged to take ownership of smaller files while assisting on larger, more complex cases.
The role will involve:

• Managing a caseload of civil, commercial, and property litigation matters.
• Advising clients on residential landlord and tenant issues.
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and applications to the County Court.
• Supervising junior staff and supporting team collaboration.
• Keeping up to date with legal developments and sharing knowledge with the team.
• Ensuring all client work meets regulatory standards and is costed accurately.
• Supporting the wider department in business development and client relationship management.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with 0–2 years’ PQE and a current practising certificate.
• Have experience in civil and commercial litigation, including property litigation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be confident using case management software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Be highly organised and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Be proactive, with a strong willingness to learn and develop across a range of litigation areas.
• Have a professional, client-focused approach and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to grow and develop within a well-regarded practice.
• A friendly, collaborative office environment in the heart of Bristol.
• Supportive supervision and hands-on exposure to a broad litigation caseload.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on02920 388100orjames@tsrlegal.co.ukin complete confidence.