Litigation Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Training and career development

Job summary

CRA Legal in Leeds is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the busy Dispute Resolution team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for progression within a collaborative firm.

You’ll handle a broad range of contentious matters, with autonomy to manage your own caseload and support from experienced colleagues. A modern firm investing in technology supports your development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Around three years' PQE; applications from more/less are welcome.
• Experienced in civil litigation with exposure to commercial disputes, property litigation or professional negligence.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong client care, communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advising clients on contentious issues with practical, commercially-focused guidance.
• Progressing matters through negotiation, ADR and court proceedings.
• Preparing pleadings, witness statements and other court documents.
• Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties to progress matters efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of file management and time recording.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the litigation team's growth.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Civil litigation

Commercial disputes

Property litigation

Professional negligence

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Role: Litigation Solicitor Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent. hybrid Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

CRA Consulting is pleased to be working with a highly regarded regional law firm to recruit a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional with around three years' PQE to join a modern and progressive practice that has built an excellent reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to both businesses and private individuals.

You'll become part of a collaborative team handling a broad range of contentious matters, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

The Role

This position offers a varied workload across both pre-action and litigated matters, providing exposure to a diverse range of disputes. You'll be responsible for progressing files from initial instruction through to resolution, building strong client relationships and delivering practical legal advice throughout the litigation process.

• Commercial disputes.
• Property and landlord & tenant litigation.
• Professional negligence claims.
• A broad range of general civil litigation matters.

Working within a forward-thinking firm that continues to invest in technology and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while contributing to the continued growth of a busy and successful department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advising clients on contentious issues, providing clear, practical and commercially focused guidance.
• Conducting matters through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and formal court proceedings where necessary.
• Preparing pleadings, witness statements, applications, correspondence and other legal documentation.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties to progress matters efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of file management, compliance and time recording.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent levels of service.
• Supporting colleagues on complex or high-value disputes where required.
• Playing an active role in the continued success and development of the Litigation team.

About You

To be considered, you'll be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Around three years' PQE, although applications from candidates with more or less experience are welcomed.
• Experienced in civil litigation, with exposure to commercial disputes, property litigation or professional negligence work.
• Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• A confident communicator with strong client care and relationship management skills.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and effective case management abilities.
• Commercially aware, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working following an initial onboarding period.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a healthcare cash plan.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
• Paid volunteering day and opportunities to participate in charitable and community projects.
• A friendly, collaborative working environment with genuine prospects for progression.

If you're looking to broaden your litigation experience within a respected and growing practice, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.

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.
• As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.