Civil Litigation Solicitor

Sue Ross Recruitment Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Rotherham is seeking an enthusiastic Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their busy litigation department. This role offers hands-on experience and development across various contentious matters. Responsibilities include case progression, client communication, and legal knowledge application. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years PQE and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and civil litigation.
• Ability to draft court documents and correspondence.
• Skills in managing client expectations and communications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively progress cases under supervision.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Independent workload management

Strong IT skills

Proactive client service approach

Collaborative learning attitude

Education

3 years PQE in a similar role

Job description

Overview

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established high street law firm based in Rotherham. Our client provides a full and efficient legal service to private clients and small to medium-sized businesses across the region.

Role

The Civil Litigation Role

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a busy litigation department. Working as part of a supportive and client-focused team, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop practical legal skills across a wide range of contentious matters.

You will be assisting the Civil Litigation Partner and working on cases involving:

• Commercial and civil litigation
• Property litigation (landlord and tenant disputes)
• Contentious probate
• Employment disputes
• Insolvency
• Matrimonial matters

Responsibilities

• Case Progression
  • Proactively progress cases under supervision
  • Draft correspondence, witness statements, advice, and instructions to counsel
  • Prepare court bundles, schedules of loss, and related documentation
  • Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where required
• Client Care
  • Communicate with clients clearly and professionally
  • Manage client expectations and ensure cases progress efficiently
  • Deliver a responsive and business-oriented legal service
• Legal Knowledge
  • Apply legal principles and procedural rules to each matter
  • Identify case strategies and assess merits under supervision
• Business Development
  • Contribute to the firm’s business development activities
  • Assist in promoting the firm’s litigation services to new and existing clients

Qualifications

• 3 years PQE + in a similar role
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Strong IT and telephone skills
• A proactive and professional approach to client service
• A willingness to collaborate and learn

Experience within a litigation environment or a small high street practice would be an advantage, but some training and guidance will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Early finish on Fridays

Application Notice

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