Civil Litigation Associate

IDEX Consulting Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Flexible working

30 days annual leave

Job summary

IDEX Consulting Ltd. in Edinburgh is recruiting a Civil Litigation Solicitor to take ownership of a civil caseload with a focus on contentious private client matters, including wills, estates and inheritance.

You will manage cases directly, interact with clients and contribute to department growth in a supportive team environment. The role offers flexible working options, a competitive package and clear progression opportunities as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with experience in civil litigation.
• Up to 10 years' PQE, with contentious private client experience an advantage.
• Confident managing a caseload independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communicator who can handle sensitive disputes with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own civil litigation caseload with a focus on contentious private client disputes.
• Advise clients on disputes involving wills, estates, succession and inheritance, alongside broader civil matters.
• Handle court actions, prepare legal documentation and undertake court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients, Counsel and other advisers to progress matters.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Contentious Private Client

Client communication

Case management

Job description

Want to take ownership of your caseload and build your expertise in contentious private client work?

I'm working with an established Edinburgh law firm looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its court team. This is a great opportunity for a Solicitor with a general litigation background who wants to develop their specialism in contentious private client matters, including disputes involving wills, estates, succession and inheritance.

You'll join a supportive team where you can manage your own cases, work directly with clients and play an active role in growing the department. With flexible working, a competitive package and genuine scope for progression, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own civil litigation caseload, with a focus on contentious private client disputes
• Advising clients on disputes involving wills, estates, succession and inheritance, alongside wider civil litigation matters
• Handling court actions, preparing legal documentation and undertaking court appearances
• Working closely with clients, Counsel and other professional Advisers
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice

Who will suit this role?

• Solicitor with experience in civil litigation
• Ideally up to 10 years' PQE, with contentious private client experience an advantage
• Confident managing a caseload independently and progressing matters with minimal supervision
• A strong communicator who can handle sensitive disputes with professionalism and empathy
• Someone proactive, commercially aware and keen to develop their expertise and career

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus potential, depending on experience
• Flexible and agile working by agreement
• 30 days' annual leave, including public holidays
• A supportive working environment with varied, interesting work
• The opportunity to develop a contentious private client specialism and take on greater responsibility as the team grows

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.