General Civil Litigation Lawyer

Lawhive; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal technology seeks a mid-senior level lawyer with civil litigation experience. The role involves managing caseloads, collaborating with AI technology, and providing legal advice. Ideal candidates will have a passion for law and technology, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

34 holidays (including birthday and bank holidays)

Equity

Pension

Team activities and socials

20% off legal fees through Lawhive

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in civil litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong organizational skills for high-volume caseload management.
• Interest in Legaltech and AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing civil litigation caseloads focusing on landlord and tenant advice.
• Providing feedback on AI-generated work to improve quality.
• Using AI to draft legal documents and advising clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Dispute resolution

Communication

Problem-solving

Technological proficiency

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We're on a mission to make sure everyone has access to the law.

Lawhive is an online platform for consumers and small businesses to get legal help at a fraction of the cost of traditional law firms. Our platform combines regulated human lawyers collaborating alongside the world's first AI lawyer specifically built for consumer legal work.

Equal access to the law is one of society's most pressing unsolved problems. We're passionate about leveling the playing field and believe access to legal services should be a basic utility.

Our AI lawyer Lawrence is built on a fine-tuned LLM and has recently passed the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE).

Backed by leading US and UK VC funds including Google Ventures and Episode 1, and supported by founders and executives from startups like Bloom & Wild, Primer, SignalAI, Spotify, Meta, Curve, Monzo, Tide.

The Role

Are you passionate about law and excited about legal technology? We're seeking a forward-thinking lawyer with civil litigation experience, focusing on landlord and tenant disputes, property litigation, and boundary/neighbour disputes. This fee-earning role involves working alongside cutting-edge AI technology to improve and refine our AI lawyer, Lawrence, and to shape the future of legal AI-human collaboration.

If you have 3-5 years PQE and are eager to combine legal expertise with innovative tech, this role is ideal for you.

What the Job Involves

• Managing civil litigation caseloads, focusing on:
• Landlord and tenant advice (possession proceedings, rent arrears, breaches of tenancy agreements, etc.)
• Neighbour/boundary disputes & small claims
• Residential property advice, including equity transfers

Providing critical feedback on AI-generated work to improve its quality and consistency.

Collaborating on designing workflows to optimize lawyer-AI cooperation.

Using AI to draft legal documents, witness statements, and correspondence, while correcting errors and providing feedback.

Advising clients on case merits, potential outcomes, and next steps.

Requirements

• 3+ years PQE in civil litigation and/or dispute resolution
• Strong organizational skills for high-volume caseload management
• Interest in Legaltech and AI applications in law
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly
• Technologically proficient, adaptable to various software platforms
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Empathy and patience in client interactions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Motivated, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
• Remote work capability

Desirable

• Experience with local councils or housing associations
• Experience with law centres or pro bono work
• Knowledge of family law and private client work

Benefits

• 34 holidays (including birthday and bank holidays in England)
• Equity
• Pension
• Team activities, socials, and annual retreat
• 20% off legal fees through Lawhive

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting