Civil Litigation Solicitor

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm is seeking a passionate Civil Litigator with expertise in maritime law to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of marine clients, focusing on wet shipping, Admiralty work, and more. The firm values professional development, providing opportunities for sailing qualifications and industry networking. You'll be part of a supportive environment that emphasizes work/life balance and career progression. If you are driven, enjoy client interaction, and want to make a significant impact in the marine sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in civil litigation with a focus on maritime law.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing expert advice on maritime law and shipping matters.
• Engage with clients and represent the department at industry events.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (3+ years PQE)

Job description

Our client is an award-winning law firm and on their behalf, we are looking to recruit an experienced Civil Litigator with 3+ years PQE, who is able to assist the department in providing expert advice on maritime law and shipping matters. The successful applicant will have excellent research and analytical skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They will be passionate about the marine sector and servicing a wide portfolio of marine clients. Work is predominantly wet shipping and includes P&I and Defence work, Admiralty work including collisions, pollution and total losses, as well as some non-contentious work.

The Marine Department takes a forward-thinking approach to training, which has included obtaining sailing qualifications and attending training to become qualified commercial fishermen. The Department considers that the key to empowering staff is to give them tools to help them excel professionally.

The Department has clients and friends throughout the industry and considers it an important element of the business to regularly attend and support relevant Shows, such as the various Boat Shows, Seaworks and the Fishing Expos, as well as support British Marine at director and committee level. The suitable candidate must be outgoing and enjoy networking by representing the Department at events in the UK and abroad, as well as taking the time to regularly engage with clients building new and existing client relationships.

The Department is based in Plymouth, and remote working will be considered.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Share an enthusiasm for excellent client care.
2. Be able to work under pressure and meet client expectations.
3. Enjoy working as part of a professional and motivated team.
4. Have the enthusiasm to take an active role in the continued development of the Marine Department.

In return you will receive:

1. Competitive, market rate salary.
2. Excellent opportunities for career progression.
3. The opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s marine offering.
4. A supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work/life balance.

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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