Civil Litigation Solicitor

Law Associates Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied caseload

Supportive team

Training & development

Career progression

Modern environment

Job summary

Law Associates Ltd in Harrow is seeking a motivated Civil Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 5 years’ PQE) to join our growing team. You will manage a varied caseload across contentious probate, civil and commercial litigation, debt recovery, and property disputes, with support as needed to senior colleagues.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about dispute resolution, strong communicators with excellent client care, and capable of progressing matters from inception to resolution in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors with between NQ and 5 years’ PQE.
• Ambitious about litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong client care skills and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with supervision where needed and assist senior colleagues on complex disputes.
• Handle contentious probate, civil and commercial litigation, and contractual disputes.
• Oversee debt recovery, property and landlord/tenant disputes, and consumer/business disputes.
• Engage in ADR, including mediation and settlement negotiations, and provide advocacy at court hearings where appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Drafting

Negotiation

Client care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Growing Litigation Team

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Civil Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 5 years’ PQE) to join our friendly and expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys a varied caseload, thrives on solving complex legal problems, and wants to build their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. You will work on a broad range of contentious matters and genuine opportunities for progression.

What You Will Be Doing

You will manage your own caseload, with supervision and support where appropriate, and assist senior colleagues on more complex disputes.

Your work is likely to include:

• Contentious Probate
• General civil and commercial litigation
• Contractual disputes
• Debt recovery matters
• Property and landlord and tenant disputes
• Consumer and business disputes
• Enforcement proceedings
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and settlement negotiations
• Advocacy at court hearings where appropriate

What We Are Looking For

We are interested in hearing from candidates who are:

• Qualified Solicitors with between NQ and 5 years’ PQE
• Enthusiastic about litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong communicators with excellent client care skills
• Confident managing matters from inception through to conclusion
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
• Effective negotiators with strong drafting and analytical skills
• Team players who enjoy working in a collaborative environment

A following and the ability to generate work would be advantageous, although this is not essential. We welcome applications from ambitious solicitors who are keen to develop their practice and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Varied litigation caseload
• Supportive and approachable team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Modern and positive working environment

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.