Civil Litigation Lawyer

Express Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to manage a diverse caseload of civil disputes, ensuring high-quality legal representation. This role includes advising clients, drafting documents, and handling litigation matters. Candidates with a background in personal injury looking to retrain are welcome, and a generous commission structure is offered for successful case completions. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Private medical insurance after 2 years

Gym access

23 Days Holiday

Annual flu jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in independently managing a varied litigation caseload.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of civil litigation matters.
• Advise clients on case merits and options.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Strong client care skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Proclaim case management system

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Civil Litigation Lawyer

Location: Sharston, M22 4SN

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,500 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

The Role

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join our Consumer Litigation team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of civil disputes, ensuring high-quality legal advice and representation is delivered to clients while maintaining compliance with regulatory and firm standards.

Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for our clients.

We welcome applications from lawyers with a personal injury background seeking to retrain - full support and training will be provided

We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of civil litigation matters, which may include, subrogated recoveries, housing disrepair, debt recovery and enforcement.
• Advise clients on the merits of their case, potential risks, and available options.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, and correspondence.
• Prepare cases for hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct advocacy at interim hearings where appropriate.
• Manage files from instruction to conclusion with minimal supervision.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with SRA regulations, GDPR, and firm procedures.
• Support the litigation team by providing cover during periods of absence or increased workload

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong civil litigation experience.
• Proven track record in independently managing a varied litigation caseload.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong client care skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Adaptability to quickly integrate into new teams and systems.
• Experience on proclaim case management system
• Re-train positions are also offered for a solicitor with a strong civil litigation background of at least 2 years. Full training will be provided

Salary & Hours

• A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience
• Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
• 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
• Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
• Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
• Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Civil Litigation Legal Advisor, Civil Litigation Legal Counsel, Corporate Lawyer, Corporate Solicitor may also be considered for this role.