Litigation Executive

Dunnebier; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UK law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Executive to join its Dispute Resolution team in Newark. This role offers a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, supporting client services in a collaborative and professional environment. Positions come with generous benefits including a salary exchange pension scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Staff discount on legal services

Income protection

Life assurance (3x salary)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing own caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Professional, confident, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial mindset focused on generating new work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters independently.
• Provide practical, solution-focused legal advice to clients.
• Work closely with colleagues for business development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

SOS Connect or other case management systems

HR or legal admin systems (e.g. CIPHR)

Job description

An established Top 200 UK law firm with a strong regional presence and a heritage dating back to 1856 is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor to join its growing Dispute Resolution team in Newark, Nottinghamshire. With a focus on client service and technical excellence, the firm is known for providing a wide range of legal and wealth management services across the Midlands.

Benefits Include

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal services
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and structured legal professional to take on a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters and work within a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters independently
• Provide practical, solution-focused legal advice to a wide range of clients
• Convert enquiries and quotations into new business
• Work closely with colleagues and contribute to business development and marketing activity
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments in dispute resolution
• Adhere to firm-wide financial and compliance procedures, including accurate time recording, billing, and risk management
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Litigation Executive
• Experience managing your own caseload of civil litigation matters
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Professional, confident, and client-focused
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
  
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with SOS Connect or other case management systems
• Experience using HR or legal admin systems (e.g. CIPHR)
• Commercial mindset with a focus on generating new work
  
  

Role Details:

• Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
• Hours: Monday Friday, 09:00 17:15 (36.25 hours/week)
• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
  
  

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