Civil Litigator - Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Essex is seeking a Civil Litigator to manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation and contentious probate matters. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of PQE, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers long-term career growth opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment, along with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Impressive bonus structure

Workplace pension scheme

Season parking ticket

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 4 years PQE in civil litigation.
• Experience in contentious probate matters preferred.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Take ownership of files from initial instruction to resolution.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work independently.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Contentious probate experience

Strong communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

3-4 years PQE

Job description

Overview

Are you a Civil Litigator looking to take on more work in contentious probate and broaden your litigation expertise? This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of your own caseload, working with autonomy while still being part of a collaborative and supportive team. For the right candidate, there is genuine potential for long-term career growth, including involvement in succession planning and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of the department.

You will play a crucial role in managing a caseload of general civil litigation matters, as well as contentious probate, and your expertise will be instrumental in providing strategic advice to a wide range of clients and ensuring the effective resolution of their issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters
• Take ownership of files from initial instruction through to resolution, ensuring timely and effective case management
• Collaborate with colleagues and work independently to deliver a high-quality service
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

• Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 to 4 years PQE
• Experienced within civil litigation and ideally experience in contentious probate matters
• Proactive, well-organised and commercially aware approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build a rapport with clients and colleagues

Company Overview

Our client is a successfully run high street firm that combines traditional values with a modern, forward-thinking ethos. They are committed to providing a friendly service to their clients. They boast an impressive retention of employees due to their very friendly and flexible approach to their teams needs. This is an exciting time to join this firm as they look to expand the business over the next twelve to eighteen months.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Impressive and highly competitive bonus structure
• Workplace pension scheme
• Season parking ticket
• Hybrid working

How to Apply

If you are a Civil Litigator with a passion for delivering an excellent service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV to [e-mail] or contact Kingsley Raffael on 01279 464455.