Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Limited; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays + Xmas

Auto-enrolment pension

Christmas closure

Job summary

Law Staff Limited is seeking a Litigation Solicitor with 10+ PQE to join their Civil & Commercial Litigation team. The role supports a boutique firm with multiple offices across the Midlands, London and Hertfordshire, offering agile working arrangements.

You will manage a broad caseload, draft and file key documents, advocate in court when required, and drive business development while ensuring CPR compliance and timely billing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Litigation Solicitor in the UK with 10+ PQE.
• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation, including shareholder disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, PI, negligence, and property litigation.
• Draft, prepare and organise witness statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in the County Court and High Court where appropriate.
• Liaise with Counsel and manage external legal resources effectively.
• Undertake costs management, budgeting and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
• Apply a strong understanding of CPR and related procedural requirements.
• Achieve billing, time recording and fee-earning targets, while supporting the firm's credit control processes.
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide strong advocacy in both County Court and High Court proceedings.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of CPR and litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and commercial litigation matters in a varied caseload.
• Advocate in County Court and High Court as required.
• Draft and file witness statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Ensure compliance with CPR, deadlines and court procedures.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client relations

Time management

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

A top provincial law firm with over 12 offices are seeking a Litigation Solicitor from 10 years + PQE to join their Civil & Commercial Litigation team.

About the Client:

Our client, a boutique law firm, provides a high level of service throughout their practice, which is consistently reflected in their Google reviews. With their head office in central Birmingham as well as others across the country, our client is a leading solicitor firm offering expert advice across a wide range of legal fields.

This position is agile working and can be based at any of their offices in the Midlands, London or Hertfordshire.

Essential experience for this Litigation Solicitor role:

• Experience as a Litigation Solicitor in the UK with 10 years +PQE
• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and general civil litigation matters, including shareholder and company disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, PI, negligence, and property litigation.
• Draft, prepare and organise witness statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in the County Court and High Court where appropriate.
• Liaise with Counsel and manage external legal resources effectively.
• Undertake costs management, budgeting and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
• Apply a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and related procedural requirements.
• Achieve billing, time recording and fee-earning targets, while supporting the firm's credit control processes.
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide strong advocacy in both County Court and High Court proceedings.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of CPR and litigation procedures.

Qualifications for this Litigation Solicitor vacancy:

• Litigation Solicitor - admitted in England & Wales 10 +years PQE
• Strong advocacy experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business development experience

Benefits for this Dispute Resolution Senior Associate Solicitor vacancy:

• Competitive salary and bonus for this Litigation Solicitor position c£80,000 + performance bonus
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Auto-enrolment pension

Only candidates who are qualified as a Litigation Solicitor in England & Wales need apply.