Litigation Solicitor

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Nottingham is looking for a General Litigation Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and provide legal advice to clients. You will draft legal documents, represent clients in negotiations, and build client relationships. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of civil procedure and show excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience in general litigation.
• Strong technical ability with good knowledge of civil procedure.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied general litigation caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise clients on a range of civil litigation matters.
• Handle matters including contract and commercial disputes.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience in general litigation

Strong technical ability with good working knowledge of civil procedure

Excellent communication skills

Client care skills

Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently

Proactive and organised

Enthusiastic about teamwork

Business development skills

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established and growing legal practice as they look to recruit a General Litigation Solicitor to join their busy and supportive team.

You will be an integral part of the business managing a varied general litigation caseload and providing pragmatic and commercial advice to a diverse client base while contributing to the continued growth of the department.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking employer offering a competitive salary dependent on experience, generous holiday allowance including the option to purchase additional leave, workplace pension and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative working environment. This role can be based from a number of locations across Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire.

• Manage a varied general litigation caseload from instruction through to conclusion
• Advise clients on a range of civil litigation matters providing practical and commercial legal advice
• Handle matters including contract and commercial disputes, property and landlord & tenant issues, debt recovery and enforcement
• Manage employment-related disputes, professional negligence claims and contentious probate matters
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence
• Represent clients in negotiations and at hearings where required
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience in general litigation
• Strong technical ability with good working knowledge of civil procedure
• Excellent communication, drafting and client care skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently and independently
• Proactive, organised and enthusiastic about teamwork and business development

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.