Litigation Solicitor

TipTopJob; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in County Durham seeks a Litigation Solicitor (NQ+), handling a diverse civil litigation caseload for individuals and businesses, with opportunities for progression. You will take cases from instruction to resolution, conduct legal research, draft documents, and work with experienced practitioners in a supportive, progressive firm that offers attractive benefits.

The role emphasizes independence, meticulous case management, and ongoing professional development within a client-focused

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from Litigation Solicitors from NQ level upwards with civil litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation principles and procedures.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload and progress careers in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters for individuals and businesses.
• Take ownership of cases from instruction through to resolution and provide tailored legal advice.
• Conduct detailed case preparation, including legal research, drafting of correspondence and pleadings.
• Work with experienced practitioners on complex and high value disputes.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the litigation department and your own technical expertise.

Skills

Civil litigation

Job description

Litigation Solicitor NQ+ County Durham c GBP 55,000 (DOE) Join a well established, progressive law firm seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their thriving firm in handling a diverse caseload of general litigation matters : offering career progression and attractive benefits

The Role

• Join a well respected, high street firm and manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters, advising both individuals and businesses across a wealth of disputes.
• Take ownership of cases from instruction through to resolution and provide professional legal advice tailored to each client.
• Conduct detailed case preparation, including legal research, drafting correspondence, pleadings and other procedural documentation.
• Work collaboratively with experienced practitioners on complex and high value disputes.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of a progressive litigation department whilst strengthening your own technical and commercial expertise.

The Candidate

• Applications are sought from Litigation Solicitors from NQ level upwards who can demonstrate experience working with general civil litigation matters.
• A strong understanding of civil litigation principles and procedures, with the ability technical knowledge effectively.
• You will be confident managing an independent caseload and be keen to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• The successful candidate will preferably possess experience in property litigation, contractual disputes or debt recovery.

The Firm

• Become part of a client focused, progressive practice recognised for providing responsive, commercially minded and effective legal advice to individuals and businesses.
• Benefit from the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while continuing to develop your own technical and commercial expertise.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative working environment alongside talented legal practitioners.
• Enjoy a range of benefits, a competitive salary depending on experience and ongoing training to support long:term career development.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.