Litigation Solicitor

Eventus Recruitment Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Eventus Legal is seeking a Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 1 Year PQE) to join a growing dispute resolution team in South Essex. This full-time, permanent role provides direct mentoring from an experienced Head of Litigation and exposure to a varied civil and commercial caseload with early responsibility and supervision.

You will develop practical litigation experience, handle pleadings, witness statements and other documents, and manage your own matters with guidance while supporting senior

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor, up to 1 year PQE or strong training seat.
• Solid understanding of civil procedure and dispute resolution.
• Confident drafting, research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Prepare pleadings, witness statements, legal correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Manage your own matters with supervision and guidance.
• Support senior colleagues on complex disputes and higher-value matters.
• Undertake legal research and help develop case strategies.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and hearings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and attentive service.

Skills

Civil procedure

Legal drafting

Research skills

Client communication

Organisation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 1 Year PQE) to join a growing dispute resolution team in South Essex. This full-time, permanent job offers direct mentoring from an experienced Head of Litigation, a varied civil and commercial disputes caseload, early responsibility with appropriate supervision and clear opportunities to progress. Working within a collaborative regional law firm, the successful solicitor will gain exposure to complex and higher-value disputes while building confidence in managing their own matters.

About the Job

This Litigation Solicitor job offers the chance to develop practical litigation experience alongside an established senior lawyer. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Preparing pleadings, witness statements, legal correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision and guidance.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex and higher-value disputes.
• Undertaking legal research and helping develop case strategies.
• Attending client meetings, conferences and hearings.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear communication and attentive service.

About You

This position would suit a newly qualified solicitor who wants to establish a long-term career in litigation. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a solicitor, ideally with up to one year of post-qualification litigation experience or a strong litigation seat during training.
• A sound understanding of civil procedure and dispute resolution.
• Confident legal drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Clear communication and a professional, client-focused manner.
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm for developing technical expertise with guidance from experienced colleagues.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm is committed to developing junior lawyers within its expanding litigation team. The successful Litigation Solicitor will benefit from:

• Direct mentoring and regular guidance from an experienced Head of Litigation.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression as the department grows.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with further details available on application.

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established independent regional law firm with a growing litigation practice and a strong emphasis on developing junior legal talent. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment and a varied range of work, with opportunities to learn directly from senior practitioners and develop a long-term career.

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.