Litigation Solicitor

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment Consultants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal medical insurance

25 days of holiday

Season ticket loan

Long service recognition

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Holborn, London, is seeking an NQ+ Litigation Solicitor to join their dispute resolution team. You will manage a variety of civil disputes including contentious trusts and probate. The ideal candidate will have experience in related litigation matters, strong legal research skills, and be able to communicate effectively with clients. The position offers a salary between £65,000 and £80,000, alongside excellent benefits including hybrid working and personal medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Solicitor between NQ and 2 years PQE with exposure to a range of litigation matters.
• Trained with a national law firm or City practice.
• Solid background in contentious trusts & probate and property.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling a broad range of civil disputes.
• Conduct legal research, draft and negotiate key documents.
• Manage client communications and represent clients in court.

Skills

Contentious trusts and probate

Property litigation

Client communication

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Education

Solicitor training

PQE 0-2 years

Job description

Overview

W/29249
Litigation Solicitor – Our client, a highly esteemed Holborn firm with a legacy spanning over 300 years and voted as Times best law firms, is seeking a NQ+ Litigation Solicitor with contentious Trust & Probate and Property Litigation experience to join their growing dispute resolution team.

Role: Litigation Solicitor
Location: London, Holborn
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000

About the Role

This partner-led team are known for their composure and strategic thinking and handle a wide array of civil disputes, including contentious trusts and probate, commercial conflicts, property disputes, professional negligence claims, and charity-related disagreements. You will advise and act for clients on litigation matters by conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating key documents, providing strategic advice, managing client communications, and representing them in court and mediation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling a broad range of civil disputes, including contentious trusts & probate, property disputes, and related litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft and negotiate key documents, and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Manage client communications and representation in court and mediation sessions.

Candidate Requirements

• Solicitor between NQ and 2 years PQE with exposure to a range of litigation matters.
• Trained with a national law firm or City practice.
• Solid background in contentious trusts & probate and property; willingness to advise on other disputes such as Court of Protection, art & cultural property, commercial, construction disputes, or other matters as they arise.

On Offer

• Benefits include personal medical insurance, 25 days of holiday, hybrid working, a season ticket loan, long service recognition, and more.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.

Apply

For further information please contact Gavin Sladden, Andrew Bishop or submit your CV as directed. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence. We will hold your details on our database until you ask us to remove them. Note that our advertisements use PQE and salary levels as a guide.