Civil Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Remote working option

Excellent annual leave

Health cash plan

Gym/lifestyle benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Referral schemes

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Contract & Commercial Litigation Solicitor, FCILEx to join its established Civil Litigation team in a leading national law firm. The role involves handling own caseload on fast, intermediate and multi-track disputes for claimants and defendants, with exposure to both privately funded and insured matters.

You will work on a varied caseload, including disputes from sale of goods and services and other contractual litigation.

Qualifications

• Experience handling own caseload of contract or commercial disputes.
• Experience with Fast and Multi-Track litigation.
• Strong legal knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Handling Fast, Intermediate and Multi-Track claims.
• Advising individual and commercial clients.
• Dealing with clients by telephone and face-to-face.
• Progressing matters using the firm's case management system.
• Billing and invoicing.
• Working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.

Skills

Contract & Commercial Litigation

Litigation case management

Client advisory

Excellent communication

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

FCILEx

Tools

Case management system

Job description

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Contract & Commercial Litigation Solicitor, FCILEX to join its established Civil Litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience handling their own litigation caseload who is looking to work on a varied range of contractual and commercial disputes, with exposure to both claimant and defendant matters.

The team handles a mixture of Legal Expenses Insurance and privately funded work, including complex and high-value commercial instructions.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of mainly Fast, Intermediate and Multi-Track litigation matters, dealing with a variety of contractual disputes including:

• Commercial and consumer contract disputes
• Disputes arising from the sale of goods and services
• Other contractual and commercial litigation

You will act for both Claimants and Defendants, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad and varied litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload from instruction through to resolution
• Handling Fast, Intermediate and Multi-Track claims
• Advising individual and commercial clients
• Dealing with clients by telephone and face-to-face
• Progressing matters using the firm's case management system
• Billing and invoicing
• Working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience handling their own caseload of contract or commercial disputes
• Experience with Fast and Multi-Track litigation
• Strong legal knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• A pragmatic and client-focused approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience using a case management system

Experience of working with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded clients would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, FCILEx professionals or candidates with equivalent relevant experience.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working or the option to work fully remotely
• Offices available in Leeds, Bristol and Cardiff
• Varied claimant and defendant litigation caseload
• Exposure to complex and high-value commercial matters
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong opportunities for professional development and progression
• Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Development and qualification support
• Inclusive and people-focused culture

This is a great opportunity for a Contract & Commercial Litigation Solicitor, FCILEx or experienced Senior Paralegal looking for a varied caseload, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to develop their litigation career within an established national team.