Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm based in South East London is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their Civil Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload with high-quality work and autonomy. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years’ PQE in civil litigation and strong technical knowledge of procedures. The firm provides a supportive environment and competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience. References and recommendations are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ PQE in civil litigation.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation files.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and witness statements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients.
• Represent clients in hearings and negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of civil litigation procedures

Ability to work independently

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Job description

Service Care Legalare delighted to be working in partnership with a respected and long‑standing law firm in South East London who are looking to recruit an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Civil Litigation team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated solicitor seeking high‑quality work, autonomy over their caseload, and a genuinely supportive working environment.

Role Details

Litigation Solicitor (4 years' PQE+)

Location: South East London

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE / PQE / interview performance)

Matters

• Landlord & Tenant disputes
• Boundary and neighbour disputes
• Debt recovery
• General civil litigation matters

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of civil litigation files from instruction to conclusion
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, court documents, and settlement agreements
• Providing clear, strategic, and practical legal advice to clients
• Representing clients at hearings, mediations, and negotiations
• Undertaking legal research and ensuring procedural compliance
• Accurately recording time and maintaining well‑organised, compliant files
• Contributing to business development and networking activities where appropriate

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 years’ PQE in civil litigation
• Strong technical knowledge of civil litigation procedures
• The ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

If this position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Company: Service Care Solutions | Posted: Jan 5th 2026 | Closes: Feb 5th 2026 | Sector: Legal | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full Time