Litigation Solicitor

Hughes Paddison; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join their dispute resolution team. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload and assist on larger cases, working with a diverse client base. Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a robust benefits package including career progression opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Defined career progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE as a litigation solicitor.
• Experience with general/civil/commercial disputes, property litigation, and contentious probate.

Responsibilities

• Advising a diverse client base, including corporate entities and individuals.
• Managing own caseload and assisting on large cases.
• Drafting statements of case and other legal documentation.
• Representing clients in court and negotiations.
• Contributing to business development and networking.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Commercial approach to client service

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join our established and progressive dispute resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who thrives on an interesting and broad range of cases, client interaction, and achieving results. Ideally you will be comfortable with a wide range of litigation matters including general/civil/commercial disputes, property litigation, and contentious probate. We may be willing to consider more specialist experience, depending on the circumstances. The team consists of two directors, two solicitors, an apprentice solicitor, different trainee solicitors from time to time, and support staff. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, as well as assisting on large director-led cases where appropriate and depending on your PQE, and helping to support and supervise junior members of the team. At Hughes Paddison, we offer a collaborative working environment where excellence and professional development are at our core.

Responsibilities

• Advising a diverse client base, including corporate entities, trusts, charities and individuals
• Taking matters through from initial engagement to conclusion, formulating case strategy and advising throughout
• Drafting statements of case, witness statements, legal correspondence and other documentation
• Instructing and working with counsel
• Representing clients in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations
• Contributing to business development and networking - for yourself as an individual, for the litigation team, and for the firm 'brand'

Along with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, you will have a commercial approach to delivering high-quality client service.

Benefits

• Defined career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working
• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• A competitive benefit package including pension, private medical insurance, group income protection (PHI), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional discretionary leave days, access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders, charity of the year and social events

If you are a driven solicitor looking to make a real impact with an ambitious and expanding team, we would like to hear from you.