Litigation Lawyer

Price Richardson Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Richardson Limited in the West Midlands is seeking a diligent litigation lawyer to join its busy dispute resolution team. Working with the head of department you will manage your own caseload, with openness to Solicitors at NQ level, legal executives, or experienced litigation paralegals.

This role offers varied matters, including small claims, debt recovery and settlement agreements, with support from senior fee earners on more complex disputes in a friendly, well established firm.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of litigation matters including small claims and debt collection
• Advising clients on settlement agreements and dispute resolution matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on a range of contentious matters
• Maintaining excellent client care and file management standards

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Solicitor (NQ or equivalent)

Legal Executive

Litigation Paralegal

Job description

A well-established law firm in the West Midlands is seeking a litigation lawyer to join its busy dispute resolution team. Working alongside an existing head of department you will have the opportunity to handle your own caseload, and the firm is open as to whether the litigation lawyer is a Solicitor (likely to be circa NQ level if so), a legal executive or an experienced litigation paralegal looking to take a step forward in their career.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to manage a varied caseload of litigation matters, including small claims, settlement agreements and debt recovery, while supporting senior fee earners on more complex disputes.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of litigation matters including small claims and debt collection
• Advising clients on settlement agreements and dispute resolution matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on a range of contentious matters
• Maintaining excellent client care and file management standards

About You

• Solicitor of circa NQ level or equivalent, legal executive, or experienced Litigation Paralegal
• Previous experience in civil litigation, dispute resolution and/or debt recovery
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What's on Offer

• Join a respected and long-established West Midlands law firm
• High-quality work and genuine career development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Where PQE is referred to this should be taken as indicative only and does not preclude applicants with other levels of experience who can display the necessary skill‑set and supervisory requirements from being considered