Litigation Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading award-winning organization as a Litigation Solicitor in Leeds City Centre, where you will oversee various dispute resolutions including civil and property disputes. Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, flexible and hybrid working options, along with an attractive employee benefits package.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance policy

Flexible working

Health & well-being scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Pre-qualifying work experience in civil litigation & personal injury required for NQ applications.
• Experience managing a civil litigation and claimant personal injury caseload required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a varied dispute resolution / litigation caseload.
• Handling civil disputes, property disputes, and debt recovery.

Skills

Civil litigation

Dispute resolution

Claimant personal injury management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Leeds City Centre
Salary Range: £35,000 to £55,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Overseeing a varied dispute resolution / litigation caseload, including civil disputes, property disputes, inheritance disputes & contentious probate, debt recovery and occasionally commercial disputes.

Employee Benefits Package:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Increasing holiday entitlement in line with continued service
• Birthday day off
• Holiday purchase / sale scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance policy
• Discounted legal services
• Bonus scheme
• Travel support scheme
• Health & well-being scheme - including healthcare cashback, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme etc.
• Retail discounts
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Agile working

About the Organisation:

• Our client are an award-winning, reputable organisation recognised in the Legal 500 rankings. Their dispute resolution & litigation department is a leading figure in UK-wide contentious legal practice areas.
• The firm has experience a successful period of growth and is looking to capitalise on a strong 2025 so far. The successful applicant will be joining an established organisation with leading legal professionals at the helm.

Required Application Criteria:

• Full right to work and remain in the UK
• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Pre-qualifying work experience in civil litigation & personal injury required for NQ applications
• Experience managing a civil litigation and claimant personal injury caseload is required

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Litigation Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Litigation Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.