Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload including commercial disputes and employment claims, along with opportunities for career progression and professional development. Competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Continuous training and professional development

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE in litigation.
• Experience managing a varied caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload effectively.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
• Represent clients in negotiations and hearings.

Skills

Contract and commercial disputes

Property and landlord/tenant matters

Debt recovery and enforcement

Employment and professional negligence claims

Boundary and neighbour disputes

Contentious probate and general civil litigation

Job description

Our client is seeking a Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE to join their busy and supportive team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while continuing to develop and progress your career within the firm.

Experience for this Litigation Solicitor role:

• Contract and commercial disputes
• Property and landlord/tenant matters
• Debt recovery and enforcement
• Employment and professional negligence claims
• Boundary and neighbour disputes
• Contentious probate and other general civil litigation work

Qualifications for this Litigation Solicitor vacancy:

• Managing your own varied caseload from instruction to conclusion
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
• Representing clients in negotiations and at hearings
• Business development experience

Benefits for this Litigation Solicitor opportunity:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Continuous training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression