Dispute Resolution Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Hertford seeks a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with over 2 years' PQE to manage a diverse caseload in commercial and civil litigation. The firm offers a supportive, mentoring environment with ample advocacy opportunities and a focus on professional development. Ideal candidates will possess strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in contentious work. This role allows for hybrid working with regular in-office collaboration.

Benefits

Close mentoring from experienced partners

Stable, supportive work culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Disputes specialist with sound technical grounding.
• Practical experience of County Court procedure and pleadings.
• Comfortable with advocacy and managing independent client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of mid-value matters across a wide range of disputes.
• Run fast-track County Court files and support partners on complex work.
• Attend case management conferences and small claims hearings.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Managing varied caseload

Balancing workload

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Contentious work enthusiasm

Education

2+ years’ PQE in commercial and civil litigation

Job description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Hertford

A strong opportunity to join a well-established dispute resolution practice with a long history, high staff retention and a reputation for clear, intelligent advice. This role offers broad exposure across commercial and civil litigation, day‑to‑day collaboration with experienced partners, and the chance to build your own caseload within a genuinely supportive, growth‑minded team.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll work closely with senior litigators while managing your own portfolio of mid‑value matters across a wide range of disputes.

• Running your own fast‑track County Court files across breach of contract, commercial disputes, soft IP, consumer matters and debt claims
• Supporting partners on more complex work including shareholder disputes, contentious insolvency, partnership breakdowns and contentious probate
• Drafting high‑quality letters, pleadings, notices, draft directions, costs schedules and witness statements
• Attending case management conferences and small claims hearings, undertaking straightforward advocacy without counsel
• Meeting clients independently to take instructions and advise on smaller matters
• Taking part in search orders and assisting with injunction‑related work where required
• Working cross‑departmentally with commercial, property and private client teams when disputes intersect
• Contributing to seminars, articles, networking and broader business development initiatives

About You

You will be a disputes specialist with sound technical grounding, strong drafting skills and the confidence to manage a varied caseload.

• At least 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent FILEX experience) in commercial and civil litigation (experience in both is not needed but a keen willingness to take on a mixed workload is)
• Strong written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable balancing your own workload and supporting on complex partner‑led matters
• Practical experience of County Court procedure, pleadings, disclosure and case management
• Clear, personable approach when dealing with clients under pressure
• Genuinely enthusiastic about contentious work and developing a broad disputes skillset
• Interested in BD, networking and building long‑term client/referrer relationships
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

What's on Offer

You will join a disputes team known for its depth of expertise, breadth of work and highly collegiate culture.

• Broad, high‑quality litigation spanning commercial, insolvency, shareholder and civil disputes
• Close mentoring and hands‑on training from experienced partners, including solicitor‑advocates and accredited mediators
• Stable, low‑ego environment with high retention and genuine interest in long‑term development
• Regular advocacy opportunities and the chance to build confidence in court work
• Clear exposure to complex, strategically interesting matters as your experience grows
• Involvement in seminars, workshops and BD activity with support to build your profile
• Hybrid working, with regular time in the Hertford office to remain integrated with the team

The Firm

You’ll be joining a long‑established regional practice with roots going back over 200 years and a strong reputation for specialist advice delivered with professionalism and warmth. The culture is structured but not hierarchical, with an emphasis on collaboration, trust and steady, sustainable growth.

The firm is recognised in leading legal directories and holds multiple accreditations reflecting its commitment to quality, service and operational excellence. Lawyers across the firm work closely together, share knowledge willingly and place real value on well‑crafted written work, thoughtful communication and long‑term client care.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential conversation.