Junior Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family firm in Stockport seeks a proactive Litigation Lawyer to join their growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills under the mentorship of a senior partner while managing civil litigation and probate cases. With a strong local reputation, the firm emphasizes professional growth and work-life balance, featuring perks like a 'Bring Your Dog to Work' policy. Ideal candidates will have post-qualification experience and excellent advocacy skills, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers.

Benefits

Bring Your Dog to Work

Mentoring

Engaging Social Events

Qualifications

• Post-qualification litigation experience with a strong understanding of civil litigation.
• Excellent research, drafting, and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle general civil litigation and contentious probate cases.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, and attend court hearings.

Skills

Litigation

Civil Litigation

Contentious Probate

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Advocacy Skills

Education

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Location: Stockport

Job type:

Permanent

Posted:

11th April 2025

Closing date:

25th April 2025

Job Description:

This Litigation Lawyer role has been created due to the growth of this trusted family firm of solicitors based in Stockport. The firm is well established with a strong local reputation, specialising in Conveyancing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Litigation, Probate, and Wills.

Working directly with the senior partner, you will handle general civil litigation and contentious probate cases, assist with case management and preparation, conduct legal research, draft documents, attend court hearings, liaise with clients, counsel, and other parties, and stay updated on relevant laws and practices.

As a proactive Litigation Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills under the guidance of an experienced senior partner in a supportive environment. The role offers a clear pathway to becoming a director and shareholder, with access to mentoring, engaging social events, and a unique "Bring Your Dog to Work" policy, fostering a culture of professional growth and work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will possess post-qualification litigation experience, with a strong understanding of civil litigation and contentious probate. Excellent research, drafting, and advocacy skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively under supervision and take initiative when needed.

For more information, call 0161 532 8252.