Litigation Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Career progression

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Litigation Solicitor in Greater Manchester with 2+ PQE to join a Legal 500 team. The role offers a salary of £45,000–£65,000 plus benefits and clear progression. You will handle a broad caseload of high-quality litigation matters, working with an experienced Director and supporting client relationships.

The role requires strong advocacy, technical knowledge, and a proactive approach, with genuine variety and responsibility in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in litigation.
• Strong advocacy and technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage a varied contentious caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and contribute to team expansion.
• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Handle employment-related disputes where required.
• Manage professional negligence claims.
• Assist with fraud and complex contentious matters.
• Develop strong client relationships by providing practical, commercially focused advice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional standard of client service.
• Support the continued growth and success of the litigation team.

Skills

2+ PQE

Advocacy skills

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Proactive approach

Job description

A Litigation Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE is sought to join a Legal 500 firm's dispute resolution team in Greater Manchester. This full-time role offers a salary between £45,000 and £65,000, dependent on experience, alongside benefits and clear progression routes. The successful Solicitor will handle a broad caseload of high-quality litigation matters, working directly alongside an experienced Director. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships and contributing to the team's continued expansion. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, advocacy skills, and a proactive approach. This position provides genuine variety and responsibility within a supportive, close-knit environment.

Litigation Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Greater Manchester - Broaden Your Litigation Expertise with a Growing Legal 500 Team

Key Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships and contributing to the team's continued expansion.
• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Handling employment-related disputes where required.
• Managing professional negligence claims.
• Assisting with fraud and complex contentious matters.
• Developing strong client relationships by providing practical, commercially focused advice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional standard of client service.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the litigation team.

Candidate Applications

• A minimum of 2 years' PQE in litigation.
• Experience handling a varied contentious caseload.
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with the ambition to continue developing your litigation expertise.

Opportunity

• Excellent Benefits
• Genuine Career Progression

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