Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment consultancy is seeking a General Litigation Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE to manage a diverse caseload in Nottingham. Responsibilities include client advising, case management, and active participation in business development initiatives. Competitive remuneration, benefits like annual leave, and hybrid working arrangements are offered. The ideal candidate should be motivated, commercially aware, and proficient in legal procedures.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

21 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Ongoing learning and development

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in general civil litigation.
• Strong grasp of Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent drafting and client-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload from instruction to resolution.
• Provide commercially focused advice to clients.
• Prepare statements of case and necessary written materials.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Drafting

Client Communication

Negotiation

Workload Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

General Litigation Solicitor (2 years PQE+)

Nottingham (Hybrid)

Salary DOE

A growing dispute resolution team is seeking a Solicitor to take on a broad and stimulating general litigation caseload. This position is suited to someone with at least two years of post‑qualification experience who is confident managing files independently while working within a collaborative practice.

Scope of Work

• Commercial and contractual disagreements
• Property‑related disputes, including landlord and tenant issues
• Debt recovery actions and enforcement processes
• Employment‑related claims and professional liability matters
• Boundary and neighbour‑related conflicts
• Contentious probate and wider civil litigation instructions

Key Duties

• Running a personal caseload from initial instruction through to resolution
• Providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients
• Preparing statements of case, evidence, and all necessary written materials
• Conducting negotiations and attending hearings as required
• Supporting client relationship management and contributing to wider business development initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience in general civil litigation
• Strong grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules and related practice
• Excellent drafting, communication, and client‑handling capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and progress a diverse workload with minimal supervision
• Motivated, commercially aware, and keen to contribute to team objectives

Offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional four‑day closure over the Christmas period
• Holiday purchase scheme and incremental leave awarded for long service
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development support
• Genuine scope for career advancement
• Hybrid working arrangements open for discussion
• Supportive, energetic working environment

If this popsition sounds of interest to you please contact Steph at Simpson Judge