Civil Litigator - North London

BWF Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent secretarial support

Continued professional development

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A well-established law firm in North London is seeking an office-based Civil Litigator to join their Dispute Resolution Team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse range of civil litigation matters, including contractual disputes and negligence claims, while benefiting from direct mentorship and career development opportunities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling a broad caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients during legal processes.
• Comfortable negotiating settlements and instructing counsel.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Handle contractual disputes and negligence claims.
• Manage debt recovery actions and commercial disputes.
• Provide full support for ongoing professional development.
• Support the Head of Department with case preparation and proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Clear client communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm based in North London, is seeking an office-based Civil Litigator to join their Dispute Resolution Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and personable fee earner to handle a broad caseload of civil litigation matters in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will join a small, friendly team with access to direct mentorship and career development opportunities from the Head of Department. The position offers a steady stream of work across a diverse range of civil litigation matters, including:

• Contractual disputes
• Negligence claims
• Debt recovery actions
• Commercial disputes
• Building and construction disputes
• Misrepresentation cases
• Inheritance Act claims
• Contested probate matters

Where training needs arise, full support will be provided to ensure your ongoing professional development.

About You

We are seeking a confident and detail-oriented Civil Litigator who:

• Has sound knowledge and experience of general civil litigation
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, keeping them informed throughout the legal process
• Is comfortable negotiating settlements or instructing counsel as appropriate
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent secretarial and administrative support
• Continued professional development through training and attendance at industry events
• Career progression opportunities within a supportive and approachable team
• Comprehensive benefits package

This is an office-based position offering a great opportunity to further your litigation career in a dynamic and personable firm.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Pip Raffael on 01279 464455 or send your CV to [e-mail].