Litigation Solicitor

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultancy/fee-sharing options

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor for our Central London office on an office-based basis. You will handle a mixed civil litigation caseload including landlord and tenant matters, debt recovery, and contractual disputes, advising clients on rights and obligations.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, experience with pre-action protocols, and the ability to work independently to meet billing targets in a supportive, expanding firm.

Qualifications

• Experience with pre-action protocols and court procedures.
• Ability to manage own caseload from instruction to completion.
• Experience handling a mixed litigation caseload.
• Excellent communication and client management.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of files from instruction to completion independently
• Advising clients on legal rights and obligations
• Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements and legal notices
• Representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings where required
• Maintaining high standards of client care and compliance
• Meeting billing targets and working under pressure

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Litigation Solicitor | Central London Law Firm | Office-based role | £50,000

A well-established and expanding Central London law firm is seeking experienced and commercially astute Litigation Solicitors to join its growing team in its Central London office.

This presents an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with substantial experience managing mixed litigation caseloads, including landlord and tenant matters, to further develop their career within a progressive, supportive, and highly regarded firm.

Consultancy and fee-sharing options are available and subject to discussion.

The role:

The successful candidates will handle a mixed caseload of civil litigation, landlord & tenant matters, debt recovery and contractual disputes. You will be advising on a wide range of issues, including possession proceedings, tenancy disputes, lease agreements, rent arrears, and housing disrepair claims.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a full caseload of files from instruction to completion independently
• Advising clients on legal rights and obligations
• Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements and legal notices
• Representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings where required
• Maintaining high standards of client care and compliance
• Meeting billing targets and working under pressure

About you:

• Experienced with pre-action protocols and court procedures
• Ability to manage own caseload from instruction to completion
• Experience working a mixed litigation caseload
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Qualifications/requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Full and clean practising certificate
• Excellent communication and client management
• Proven experience in Litigation cases

If you are a motivated Litigation Solicitor looking to join a dynamic firm where your expertise will be valued and developed, we would be keen to hear from you