Civil Litigation Solicitor (Locum)

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm seeks a Civil Litigation Solicitor (Locum) in West Midlands. This role requires over 3 years’ PQE in civil litigation, where you will advise clients on a variety of civil matters while managing a small team. The position is full-time with a hybrid working model, requiring presence in the office for at least 3 days a week. This is an excellent opportunity supporting a well-established firm during maternity leave, providing you with caseload management support and ensuring high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Experience in advising on consumer disputes and tenancy issues.
• Ability to manage a team, including a trainee solicitor.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in various civil matters.
• Manage the team including a trainee solicitor and a legal assistant.
• Support collaboration in a hybrid working environment.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Advising clients

Supervisory skills

Education

3+ years’ PQE in civil litigation

Job description

Civil Litigation Solicitor (Locum) 3+ PQE, West Midlands, c. £50 per hour

An excellent long‑term locum opportunity to support a well‑established firm while covering maternity leave.

OVERVIEW

• Civil Litigation Locum Solicitor required on a maternity cover basis, starting within the next 4 weeks, on a full‑time basis within an established team.
• The successful candidate will have 3+ years’ PQE in civil litigation and will be responsible for advising and representing clients across a broad range of civil matters, including consumer disputes, landlord and tenant issues, possession proceedings, debt recovery, partnership and contractual disputes, intellectual property matters, building and construction disputes, and wider commercial and general civil litigation.
• Hybrid working is offered, with a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week to support effective collaboration and supervision.
• The role includes line management and day‑to‑day supervision of two team members: a trainee solicitor and a legal assistant.
• Support will be available with caseload management to ensure a smooth handover and continued delivery of high‑quality client service.

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