Civil Litigation Solicitor

eNL; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL seeks a Civil Litigation Solicitor in Essex to join its disputes team. The role covers a varied caseload including commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, TOLATA claims and general civil litigation, offering hands-on experience from day one.

You will manage your own caseload under the Head of Department, collaborate with experienced colleagues on more complex matters, and benefit from a supportive culture that promotes learning and long‑term

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and/or civil litigation (broad range of matters).
• NQs with a substantial litigation seat will be considered.
• Experience managing or assisting with a varied litigation caseload.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proactive and commercial approach to problem solving.
• Able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload within civil and commercial litigation.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters and progress professionally.

Skills

Civil litigation

Commercial litigation

Client relationships

Job description

Civil Litigation Solicitor, Essex – NQ-2 years - An established and expanding Essex law firm is looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its growing dispute resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to develop their career within a supportive team handling a varied and high-quality caseload.

JOB TITLE:

Civil Litigation Solicitor

PQE: NQ-2 years PQE

LOCATION: Essex

SALARY: Circa £40k - £50k

THE ROLE

Working closely with the Head of Department, you'll advise a broad range of litigation matters including but not limited to commercial and residential landlord & tenant disputes, professional negligence, TOLATA claims, neighbour disputes, contentious probate and general commercial and civil litigation matters. As the appointed Civil Litigation Solicitor, you will be managing

You’ll have responsibility for managing your own caseload while working closely with experienced colleagues on more complex matters, providing excellent opportunities for continued learning and progression.

THE CANDIDATE:

• Experience in commercial and/or civil litigation
• NQs with a substantial litigation seat will also be considered for this role
• Experience managing or assisting with a varied litigation caseload
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem solving
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike

THE FIRM:

Joining a well-respected regional firm, you'll become part of a collaborative team with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice. The firm offers a supportive working environment, quality work from day one and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. If you're looking to develop your litigation career within a growing and forward-thinking practice, we'd love to hear from you.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.