Civil and Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Newly Qualified)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is assisting a client in Worcester to appoint an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join a busy Dispute Resolution team. You will handle a varied caseload from instruction to resolution, advising both commercial and private clients.

The role offers exposure to boundary disputes, defamation, nuisance and Party Wall Act claims, with opportunities to engage in commercial litigation and business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with Dispute Resolution Practising Rights.
• Solid post-qualified experience within civil litigation.
• Experience managing a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Strong client care skills and a commercial, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Provide high-quality advice to clients across a broad range of civil disputes.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Civil Litigation

ADR

Business Development

Client Relationships

Independent Worker

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

CIVIL LITIGATION SOLICITOR / CILEX LAWYER – DISPUTE RESOLUTION / WORCESTER

Are you an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer looking for a new challenge with a firm that offers a genuinely varied caseload and the opportunity to work closely with both commercial and private clients?

Our client is looking to strengthen its Dispute Resolution team with an experienced litigator who can take responsibility for a varied caseload and provide high-quality advice to clients.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of civil disputes, including boundary disputes, defamation, public and private nuisance, harassment and Party Wall Act claims. There is also the opportunity to become involved in commercial litigation work, making this an excellent role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue developing their expertise.

You will work alongside a friendly and experienced multi-disciplinary team, including solicitors, CILEX lawyers, associates, paralegals and support staff.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with Dispute Resolution Practising Rights
• Solid post-qualified experience within civil litigation
• Experience managing a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution
• Strong client care skills and a commercial, solutions-focused approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of ADR
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team
• A keen interest in business development and developing client relationships
• Experience of commercial litigation and advocacy in the Civil Courts would be advantageous, although applications will be considered from candidates with a strong general civil litigation background.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced litigator who wants to join an established team, work on interesting and varied matters and have real responsibility for their clients.