Junior Litigation Lawyer

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing

Greater Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A legal services provider in the UK is looking for a Litigation Solicitor to provide short-term support to a busy legal team, specifically in Manchester. This role requires a qualified solicitor with a strong background in litigation and court documentation processes, offering a hybrid work model with in-office requirements. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years PQE, strong attention to detail, and ability to work effectively under pressure. This contract position spans 6 months.

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor with minimum of 3 years PQE preferred, but flexible for the right candidate.
Proven experience in litigation and familiarity with court procedures.
Ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Review, finalize, and sign off witness statements and legal documents.
Ensure compliance with current regulatory and court requirements for litigation documents.
Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate ongoing litigation cases.
Maintain accurate records and documentation standards.

Skills

Experience in litigation

Understanding of court documentation processes

High attention to detail

Ability to work under time constraints

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (min 3 years PQE preferred)

Job description

Legal Recruitment Expert @ Elevate | LLM, Senior Specialist Global Talent Acquisition Interim Contract/Permanent positions | Remote or Hybrid | UK

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking a qualified Litigation Solicitor to provide short-term support to a busy legal team following recent developments in case law relating to the supervision of paralegals in litigation matters. This is a focused, hands‑on role ideal for someone comfortable with procedural work and document oversight.

Contract: Fixed Term – 6 Months

Location: Hybrid in Manchester (2 days onsite)

Experience: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (minimum 3 years PQE preferred, but flexibility for the right candidate)

Requirements

Experience in litigation and strong understanding of court documentation processes.
High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under time constraints.
Available to work from the Manchester office two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Review, finalise, and sign off witness statements, legal documents, and associated materials.
Ensure all litigation documents comply with current regulatory and court requirements.
Work closely with internal teams to facilitate ongoing cases and reduce delays caused by recent procedural rulings.
Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation meets quality and compliance standards.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world‑class, global Community of Talent and advanced, technology‑enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

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