Litigation Solicitor

Realm Recruit Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

1 day working from home

Annual discretionary bonus

Contributory pension

25 days’ holiday

Job summary

Realm Recruit Ltd in Greater Manchester is recruiting a Litigation Solicitor with 1–3 years' PQE to handle a varied caseload and take ownership of matter progression.

You will work closely with the Head of Litigation in a supportive, close-knit team that values work-life balance and sensible hours. The role offers hybrid working with some home days and genuine progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' PQE in litigation with broad exposure.
• Ability to manage own caseload with limited supervision.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad litigation caseload across varied disputes.
• Taking ownership of own matters and advising on enquiries.
• Working closely with Head of Litigation to support the team.
• Liaising with clients and contributing to department growth.
• Developing greater autonomy over time.

Skills

Litigation

PQE 1-3 years

Caseload management

Client communication

Autonomy

Dispute resolution

Job description

• £40,000–£45,000
• Broad litigation caseload with just 4.5 chargeable hours per day
• Work directly with the Head of Litigation in a supportive, close-knit team

Are you a Litigation Solicitor looking for broader work, greater autonomy and progression without excessive billing expectations?

This established Greater Manchester firm is looking for a 1–3 PQE Litigation Solicitor to join its collaborative dispute resolution team.

You’ll handle a genuinely varied caseload covering areas such as contractual disputes, professional negligence, property litigation, contentious probate, landlord and tenant, debt recovery and insolvency. You don’t need experience across every area, but you will need enough litigation experience to take meaningful responsibility for your own matters without requiring extensive supervision.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Litigation, gaining plenty of exposure and support while developing greater independence as your experience grows. Just as importantly, the firm takes work-life balance seriously. The target is a reasonable 4.5 chargeable hours per day, and the culture is firmly against routinely working beyond 6pm.

Who we’re looking for

• Litigation Solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE (E)
• Meaningful prior litigation experience (E)
• Ability to manage your own caseload (E)
• Broad understanding of dispute resolution (E)
• Strong client communication skills (E)
• Ability to work autonomously within a small team (E)
• Collaborative and dependable approach (E)
• Commercial judgement and confidence taking responsibility (D)
• Broad civil, commercial or property litigation experience (D)

This won’t suit someone whose only litigation exposure is a short training seat. The firm is looking for someone who can become independently productive relatively quickly.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a broad litigation caseload
• Taking ownership of your own matters
• Advising on new enquiries
• Working closely with the Head of Litigation
• Supporting legal advice sessions
• Liaising directly with clients
• Contributing to the department’s growth
• Developing greater autonomy over time

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£45,000
• Hybrid working
• 1 day working from home
• 4.5 chargeable hours per day
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension
• Non-contributory death in service
• Paycare scheme
• Strong work-life boundaries
• Genuine progression opportunities

This is a down-to-earth team where you’ll have genuine visibility and responsibility.

You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your litigation expertise without being boxed into a narrow specialism or expected to sacrifice your evenings to unrealistic targets.

Contact Paula Pawlowska
[e-mail]
03300 245 215