Civil Solicitor

Smarter Recruitment Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in London is seeking a qualified Civil Solicitor to manage a varied civil caseload, including landlord disputes and employment matters. The role offers excellent development opportunities, mediation training, and a supportive work environment. Candidates need at least 1 year PQE and strong communication skills. Benefits include 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and other perks.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Medicash health plan

Company pension scheme

Increased holiday allowance with length of service

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE in civil law matters.
• Excellent communication and client care skills are essential.
• Candidates should have a proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad civil caseload, including landlord & tenant disputes.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to individuals and businesses.
• Participate in business development and contribute to the department's growth.

Skills

Strong communication and client care skills

Ability to manage a varied and occasionally complex caseload

Organised, proactive, and collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Minimum 1 year PQE in civil law matters

Job description

Civil Solicitor

Salary: £30,000

£35,000 DOE

Hours: Mon Fri, 9am-5pm (part-time / flexible considered)

The Role

Our client, a reputable and growing law firm with a strong regional client base, is seeking a Civil Solicitor to join their expanding team. This is a varied role handling a broad civil caseload including landlord & tenant disputes, consumer law, employment matters, and more. The position offers excellent development opportunities and includes advisory work for new and growing businesses through a local council initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad civil caseload, including landlord & tenant disputes
• Consumer rights and breach of contract claims
• Employment and HR matters
• Misrepresentation claims
• Wills and estate administration disputes
• Some commercial matters
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to individuals and businesses
• Represent clients in negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings
• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain strong client relationships with a high standard of service
• Support new enterprises through a local authority business support initiative
• Participate in business development and contribute to the department's growth

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Minimum 1 year PQE in civil law matters
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Able to manage a varied and occasionally complex caseload
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative approach

Benefits

• Reasonable and supportive chargeable hours target
• Opportunity for mediation training and career development
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Medicash health plan
• Company pension scheme
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Free on-site parking