Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement 23 days + BH

Auto-enrolment pension

Job summary

Law Staff Ltdis seeking a Litigation Solicitor with 10+ years PQE to join their Civil & Commercial Litigation team. The role supports a leading provincial practice with offices across the Midlands, London, and Hertfordshire.

Offering agile working and a salary around £80,000 plus a performance bonus, the position invites candidates admitted in England & Wales with strong advocacy and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Litigation Solicitor in England & Wales with 10+ years PQE.
• Experience in civil & commercial litigation and related matters.
• Ability to draft statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Strong advocacy in County Court and High Court where appropriate.
• Liaise with Counsel and manage external resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft and organise witness statements, pleadings and trial bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in County Court and High Court as required.
• Maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Ensure costs management, budgeting and CPR compliance.
• Meet billing targets and cooperate with credit control processes.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Business development experience

Education

Admitted as Solicitor in England & Wales (10+ PQE)

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.

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