Litigation Lawyer

Reed; Leeds, West of England, Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave and welfare

Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Solicitor/FCILEx or equivalent to join its Contract Resolution Group within the Civil Litigation Division. The role handles a diverse caseload of contractual disputes arising from the sale of goods and services, building contracts, and professional negligence, with hybrid/remote options.

You will manage fast, intermediate, and multi-track cases, advise clients both over the phone and face-to-face, and use our case management system to progress files.

Qualifications

• Experience advising contract-based disputes across Fast and Multi-Track claims.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Client-focused with excellent communication abilities.
• Proficient in using case management systems and IT, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving fast, intermediate, and multi-track cases, primarily dealing with contract disputes from the sale of goods and services, building contracts, and professional negligence.
• Engage with clients both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Utilise our case management system to efficiently progress files.
• Handle billing and invoicing tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a supportive working environment.

Skills

Contract disputes experience

Client communication

IT literate

Case management familiarity

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (LLB/CILEX Route) or FCILEx

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Solicitor- Corporate/Commercial Litigator

• Location: Leeds, Cardiff, or Bristol (Hybrid/Remote options available)


• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Solicitor/FCILEx or equivalent to join our Contract Resolution Group within the Civil Litigation Division. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of Civil Litigation cases, primarily arising from contractual disputes.

It is a challenging yet rewarding position with options for both office and remote working.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a caseload involving fast, intermediate, and multi-track cases, primarily dealing with contract disputes from the sale of goods and services, building contracts, and professional negligence.


• Engage with clients both over the phone and face-to-face.


• Utilise our case management system to efficiently progress files.


• Handle billing and invoicing tasks.


• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a supportive working environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience advising individual and commercial clients in contract-based disputes across Fast and Multi-Track claims.


• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.


• Client-focused with excellent communication abilities.


• Proficient in using case management systems and IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.


• Qualified Solicitor (LLB/CILEX Route), CILEx (Qualified to FCILEx level), or equivalent experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave and welfare benefits.


• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.


• Emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.


• People-focused recognition and referral schemes.


• Opportunities for professional development and routes to qualification.

Additional Information:

• Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory credit and basic criminal record checks.


• We are committed to diversity and sustainability and encourage an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.