Civil Litigation Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

eNL invites applications for a Civil Litigation Solicitor in Leeds. You will handle a varied civil litigation and personal injury caseload within a supportive and professional environment, taking instruction through to resolution.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and excellent communication skills. Hybrid working options and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE required or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical ability and a sound understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from instruction to resolution across civil litigation and related matters.
• Advise and represent institutional and individual clients, including police federations or insurers where applicable.
• Work with supervision and billing practices, ensuring deadlines are met and files are well maintained.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Client focus

Judgement

Caseload management

Civil Procedure Rules familiarity

Education

Solicitor qualification (or Chartered Legal Executive)

Job description

Civil Litigation Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Leeds / c£55,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Civil Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a well established and growing litigation team, handling a varied caseload within a supportive and professional environment.

Job Title

Civil Litigation Solicitor

PQE Required

3+

Location

Leeds

Salary

Up to £55,000 (DOE)

The Role

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for your own caseload, advising and representing a range of institutional and individual clients from initial instruction through to resolution. The work will cover a broad range of civil litigation and personal injury matters, including representing members of a major professional association in civil claims and judicial review proceedings, alongside work for private clients and insurers. You will manage your own files with appropriate supervision and support, applying a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules throughout.

The firm offers genuine flexibility, with the option to work on a hybrid basis or from one of its offices. You will have access to the technology and support needed to work effectively, alongside regular team engagement and opportunities for professional development.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong technical ability and a sound understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good judgement and a client focused approach.

You should be confident managing your own caseload, working to deadlines and maintaining accurate file management and billing practices. Experience of Police Federation or insurer-backed work would be advantageous, although is not essential.

The Firm

You will join a well established and growing litigation team within a professional and supportive environment. The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, ongoing training and career development, with flexible working arrangements designed to support both client service and employee wellbeing. The role offers a competitive remuneration package, together with ongoing training, career progression and a positive and inclusive working environment.

EEO & DEI Statement

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.