Civil Litigation Solicitor (Locum)

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor for a locum position in the West Midlands. The role offers around £50 per hour and involves covering maternity leave within an established team. Applicants should have over three years of PQE in civil litigation, along with experience in managing and advising clients on various civil disputes. Hybrid work is available, requiring attendance at the office at least three days a week. Interested candidates should contact Tatiana for more details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advising clients on a range of civil matters.
• Ability to manage a caseload while supporting junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients across various civil matters.
• Manage a team of two, including a trainee solicitor.
• Ensure high-quality client service during the maternity cover.

Skills

Civil litigation expertise

Client representation

Team supervision

Hybrid working adaptability

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. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on 0121 454 1004 and quote Job Ref: 2322

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.

How to Apply

Contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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