Litigation Solicitor

LJ Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is assisting a Central London law firm to find an experienced Litigation Solicitor for an office-based role in London. You will handle a mixed civil litigation caseload including landlord and tenant disputes, debt recovery, and contractual matters.

You will advise on possession proceedings, tenancy agreements, rent arrears, and housing disrepair claims, drafting and reviewing documents, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings as required.

Qualifications

• Pre-action protocols and court procedures
• Ability to manage own caseload from instruction to completion
• Experience with a mixed litigation caseload
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload from instruction to completion
• Advising clients on legal rights and obligations
• Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements and notices
• Representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings
• Maintaining high standards of client care and compliance
• Meeting billing targets and working under pressure

Skills

Pre-action protocols

Court procedures

Case management

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Practising certificate

Job description

Litigation Solicitor | Central London Law Firm | Office-based role | £50,000

A well-established and expanding Central London law firm is seeking experienced and commercially astute Litigation Solicitors to join its growing team in its Central London office.

This presents an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with substantial experience managing mixed litigation caseloads, including landlord and tenant matters, to further develop their career within a progressive, supportive, and highly regarded firm.

Consultancy and fee-sharing options are available and subject to discussion.

The role:

The successful candidates will handle a mixed caseload of civil litigation, landlord & tenant matters, debt recovery and contractual disputes. You will be advising on a wide range of issues, including possession proceedings, tenancy disputes, lease agreements, rent arrears, and housing disrepair claims.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a full caseload of files from instruction to completion independently
• Advising clients on legal rights and obligations
• Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements and legal notices
• Representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings where required
• Maintaining high standards of client care and compliance
• Meeting billing targets and working under pressure

About you:

• Experienced with pre-action protocols and court procedures
• Ability to manage own caseload from instruction to completion
• Experience working a mixed litigation caseload
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Qualifications/requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Full and clean practising certificate
• Excellent communication and client management
• Proven experience in Litigation cases

If you are a motivated Litigation Solicitor looking to join a dynamic firm where your expertise will be valued and developed, we would be keen to hear from you.