Litigation Solicitor

A1 Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Personnel, a well-established Central London law firm, seeks a Litigation Solicitor to join its Civil Litigation team. The role targets a solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE who can own a varied caseload, work closely with clients, and contribute to the department’s growth.

Key focus areas include landlord and tenant disputes and housing-related litigation, with a permanent employed base or a consultant solicitor option under a fee-sharing arrangement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Experience handling Landlord & Tenant and/or housing litigation matters.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of billing and fee recovery.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise on Landlord & Tenant disputes, including possession proceedings, rent arrears, disrepair and housing-related disputes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and assist in generating new instructions and referrals.
• Comply with SRA regulatory requirements and support junior fee earners or paralegals.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

The Opportunity

An established and expanding Central London law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join its busy Civil Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE who is looking to take ownership of a varied caseload, work closely with clients, and play an active role in the continued growth of the department.

The role would particularly suit a candidate with experience in Landlord & Tenant disputes and housing-related litigation, although broader civil litigation experience will also be considered.

The position is available on either a permanent employed basis or as a consultant solicitor operating under a fee-sharing arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

Civil Litigation Caseload

• Manage a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise on Landlord & Tenant disputes, including:
• Possession proceedings
• Rent arrears claims
• Disrepair matters
• Housing-related disputes
• Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct negotiations and explore ADR and settlement opportunities where appropriate.
• Attend County Court hearings and liaise with Counsel when required.
• Ensure clients receive clear, practical, and commercially focused advice throughout the life of the matter.

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist in generating new instructions, referrals, and repeat business.
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing practices.
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to other legal services within the firm.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and other business development initiatives.

Compliance & Team Support

• Comply with all SRA regulatory requirements and internal risk management procedures.
• Keep up to date with developments in civil procedure, housing law, and relevant case law.
• Provide guidance and support to junior fee earners or paralegals where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional team culture.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Experience handling Landlord & Tenant and/or housing litigation matters.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of billing and fee recovery.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Desirable

• Experience in additional areas such as:
• Contract disputes
• Property-related litigation
• Debt recovery
• Employment-related civil disputes
• Personal injury litigation
• Familiarity with Small Claims, Fast Track, and Multi-Track procedures.
• Previous experience supervising junior staff.
• An existing referral network or client following would be advantageous.

Salary & Engagement

Permanent Position

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience and billing capability).
• Full-time, office-based role in Central London.
• Holiday entitlement, pension, and ongoing professional development support.

Consultant Solicitor Option

• Competitive fee-sharing arrangement.
• Greater flexibility and autonomy in working arrangements.
• Suitable for solicitors with an established client base or strong business development capability.
• Applicants must hold current SRA authorisation and meet any applicable professional indemnity requirements.

What’s on Offer

• A well-established Central London platform with a strong and growing litigation practice.
• Exposure to a diverse range of civil disputes.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for cross-referrals across multiple practice areas.
• Genuine career progression prospects for ambitious solicitors looking to develop their practice.

Equality & Diversity

The firm is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.