Litigation NQ Solicitor 0-3 PQE

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional firm is seeking a Litigation NQ Solicitor to join its collaborative team in Oxfordshire. The role involves managing a range of disputes, including probate and property litigation. Applicants should have a clean practising certificate and strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean practising certificate and possess strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and the ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious probate matters including trust and estate disputes.
• Handle property litigation like landlord-tenant disagreements.
• Draft court documents, instruct counsel, and attend hearings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Client-care skills

Commercial awareness

Written communication

Verbal communication

Resilience under pressure

Independent case management

Education

Clean practising certificate

Job description

Job title: Litigation NQ Solicitor 0-3 PQE
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000-£55,000+
PQE Level: NQ-3 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A respected regional firm seeks a newly qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive to join its collaborative Litigation team. Working closely with the Head of Litigation, you will receive senior support while building expertise across probate, property and general disputes.

You will manage contentious probate matters, including will contests, trust disputes and estate challenges. Your property litigation work will cover landlord-tenant disagreements, boundary claims and development disputes. You will also handle commercial and general litigation, such as shareholder and contract disputes, debt recovery and professional negligence claims.

Daily duties include drafting court documents and settlement agreements, instructing counsel, gathering expert evidence, and attending hearings and mediations. You will ensure compliance with AML, GDPR and professional conduct rules, drive business development, maintain WIP records and assist with billing.

Applicants must hold a clean practising certificate, possess strong organisational and client-care skills, and demonstrate commercial awareness. Excellent written and verbal communication, resilience under pressure and the ability to manage a caseload independently within a team environment are essential.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxfordshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*