Litigation Fee Earner

Andy File Associates Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Litigation Fee Earner for a permanent position in Hampshire. The ideal candidate will have 3-4+ years PQE in managing varied litigation cases and strong client-focused communication skills. This full-time office-based role offers benefits including 34 days of holiday, health plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Health Cash Plan and Group Life Cover

Staff Discount Platform

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience managing litigation matters from start to resolution.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to conduct in-depth legal research.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied litigation matters and represent clients in court.
• Draft and manage legal documents efficiently.
• Act as the point of contact for clients throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Managing varied litigation caseload

Client-focused communication

Commercial mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

3-4+ years PQE

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Andy File Associates are acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency with regards this permanent vacancy

Our award winning client is looking to recruit a Litigation Fee Earner to join their Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team based in Hampshire.

They are looking for a Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3‑4+ years PQE. This is a full time office based role.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Experienced and confident in managing a varied litigation caseload
• A self‑starter who can take ownership of existing work and build their own caseload
• Commercially minded and able to identify and pursue opportunities to grow the firm’s service offering
• Client‑focused, with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

You will receive enquiries in various areas such as:

• Property litigation – boundary disputes, landlord‑tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement – a strong and experienced candidate would consolidate the current offering.
• Planning disputes – with the right candidate, we can actively market and build this service Inlitigation
• Commercial litigation – a strong candidate could help expand this side of the business

Key Resonsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigation matters, offering expert legal advice and representation in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations
• Draft and manage key legal documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy at every stage
• Conduct in‑depth legal research and build winning strategies to help clients achieve their goals
• Be the trusted point of contact for clients, keeping them updated and guiding them through the litigation process
• Prepare for and represent clients at trials, hearings, and other key proceedings
• Assist in driving the firm’s growth through business development and networking

Caseload includes:

• Property Litigation – boundary disputes, landlord‑tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement, service charge disputes.
• Commercial Disputes – contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, professional negligence
• Debt Recovery – from initial demand to enforcement
• General Civil Litigation – defective products (e.g. motor yachts), insolvency disputes

You will need to have the following Key Skills & Attributes

• Deep knowledge of civil litigation procedures and experience managing cases from start to resolution
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time‑management skills
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office
• A natural problem‑solver with solid negotiation skills
• Personable and keen to be part of a close‑knit firm

Benefits

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Free New Forest Parking Clock
• Health Cash Plan and Group Life Cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Staff Discount Platform
• Award‑winning training and development