Civil Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Birmingham seeks a Civil Litigation Lawyer with 2–5 years PQE. In this role, you'll manage your own caseload, handle disputes, and build strong client relationships. The firm offers a supportive environment for career progression and various benefits, including extra holiday and incentive schemes.

Benefits

Extra holiday during Christmas shutdown

Incentive schemes

Paycare Health Cash Scheme

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE is essential.
• Commercial awareness to balance client service with business objectives.
• Desire for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with autonomy.
• Handle building & construction and general commercial disputes.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships.
• Support and mentor assistants and paralegals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Dispute resolution

Autonomy in case management

Education

2–5 years PQE as a Civil Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly respected law firm, based in the West Midlands, which is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer with 2–5 years PQE to join their thriving team. If you are looking to work in a supportive environment whilst progressing in your career, then this is the role for you!

Role

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with autonomy, demonstrating a proven track record as a fee earner.
• Handle disputes with a focus on building & construction and general commercial matters.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, providing a high standard of service both in person and remotely.
• Support and mentor assistants and paralegals within the team.

About You / Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE as a Civil Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance client service with achieving business objectives.
• The drive to develop both personally and professionally within a supportive environment.

Benefits

• Extra holiday during Christmas shutdown.
• Incentive schemes, referral rewards, and discounted legal fees.
• Paycare Health Cash Scheme.

How to Apply

If this Civil Litigation Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Info

• Job Title: Civil Litigation Lawyer
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time