Litigation Solicitor

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

Job summary

A respected law firm in South East London is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to manage civil litigation cases. This role offers autonomy over your caseload while providing high-quality work in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, advising clients, and representing them in hearings. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 based on experience. Applicants must possess strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to work.

Benefits

Referral bonus potential of £250

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to work independently managing competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of civil litigation files.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, court documents.
• Provide clear legal advice to clients.
• Represent clients at hearings and negotiations.
• Conduct legal research ensuring compliance.
• Maintain well-organised, compliant files.

Skills

Civil litigation expertise

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

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.

Job Details

• Role: 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

• 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.