Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; London Colney; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Auto-enrolment pension

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment are helping a top provincial law firm in the UK search for a Litigation Solicitor (10+ PQE) to join their Civil & Commercial Litigation team. The role is agile and can be based at any Midlands, London or Hertfordshire office.

You will manage a varied caseload, draft statements, conduct advocacy in County and High Court, liaise with Counsel, and contribute to business development while meeting court deadlines and CPR standards.

Qualifications

• Litigation solicitor admitted in England & Wales with 10+ years PQE.
• Strong advocacy experience.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Draft witness statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in County Court and High Court where appropriate.
• Liaise with Counsel and external resources; manage costs and deadlines.
• Support billing targets and maintain client relationships.
• Apply CPR knowledge and keep up to date with litigation procedures.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Business development

Job description

A top provincial law firm with over 12 offices are seeking a Litigation Solicitor from 10 years + PQE to join their Civil & Commercial Litigation team.

About the Client:

Our client, a boutique law firm, provides a high level of service throughout their practice, which is consistently reflected in their Google reviews. With their head office in central Birmingham as well as others across the country, our client is a leading solicitor firm offering expert advice across a wide range of legal fields.

This position is agile working and can be based at any of their offices in the Midlands, London or Hertfordshire.

Essential experience for this Litigation Solicitor role:

• Experience as a Litigation Solicitor in the UK with 10 years +PQE
• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and general civil litigation matters, including shareholder and company disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, PI, negligence, and property litigation.
• Draft, prepare and organise witness statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in the County Court and High Court where appropriate.
• Liaise with Counsel and manage external legal resources effectively.
• Undertake costs management, budgeting and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
• Apply a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and related procedural requirements.
• Achieve billing, time recording and fee-earning targets, while supporting the firm’s credit control processes.
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide strong advocacy in both County Court and High Court proceedings.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of CPR and litigation procedures.

Qualifications for this Litigation Solicitor vacancy:

• Litigation Solicitor - admitted in England & Wales 10 +years PQE
• Strong advocacy experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business development experience

Benefits for this Dispute Resolution Senior Associate Solicitor vacancy:

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Auto-enrolment pension

Competitive salary and bonus for this Litigation Solicitor position c£80,000 + performance bonus

Only candidates who are qualified as a Litigation Solicitor in England & Wales need apply.

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