Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Litigation Solicitor at NQ+ level to join their growing team in County Durham. This position offers a varied caseload of general litigation matters within a supportive law firm. The successful candidate will enjoy genuine responsibility and the chance for career progression.

Key responsibilities include managing client cases from instruction to resolution while collaborating with experienced colleagues. The firm encourages the development of individual career paths in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Applications are welcomed from Litigation Solicitors from NQ level upwards with experience in general civil litigation matters.
• Ability to manage own workload and a keen willingness to develop career with the firm.
• Experience in property litigation or contractual disputes is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of general litigation matters.
• Handle matters from instruction through to resolution.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive approach to client care

Job description

Overview

Litigation Solicitor / NQ+ / County Durham / c£55,000 DOE/ An excellent opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor to join a growing team handling a varied caseload within a supportive and progressive firm – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 4506

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor

PQE Required: NQ+

Location: County Durham

Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)

Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor to join a well established and progressive law firm. You will manage a varied caseload of general litigation matters, advising both individuals and businesses across a broad range of disputes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to handle matters from instruction through to resolution while working closely with experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers genuine responsibility, quality work and the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise within a growing litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of general litigation matters, advising both individuals and businesses across a broad range of disputes.
• Handle matters from instruction through to resolution while working with experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Applications are welcomed from Litigation Solicitors from NQ level upwards with experience in general civil litigation matters.
• Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to client care.
• Ability to manage own workload, and a keen willingness to develop career with the firm.
• Experience in property litigation, contractual disputes or debt recovery would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Firm

This opportunity is with a respected and forward thinking law firm that has established an excellent reputation for delivering high quality legal advice and outstanding client service. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their careers and build lasting client relationships. With continued investment in its people and a genuine commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor seeking long-term career progression.

How to Apply

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

EEO statement: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.