Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority, Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor with over three years of post-qualification experience. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload, including professional negligence and employment disputes, in a supportive environment that values career progression and ongoing training. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and private healthcare. Ideal candidates will be proactive and organized, with strong time management skills, ready to thrive in a dynamic legal landscape.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Legal fee discounts

No sick days policy

First aider bonuses

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in litigation with a focus on various legal matters.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure rules and case management.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of litigation matters including professional negligence and property disputes.
• Manage cases through to trial with excellent organizational skills.

Skills

Understanding of CPR

Managing fast track cases

Managing multi-track cases

Time management skills

Proactive and organized

Job description

LITIGATION SOLICITOR, 3 YEARS’+ PQE, KENT, SALARY UP TO £55,000 DOE.

Join a busy regional firm seeking a Litigation Solicitor with 3+ years PQE

Job ref: 215299539

THE ROLE:

The role involves handling a wide range of litigation matters, including:

1. professional negligence;
2. breach of privacy and data protection rights;
3. property disputes;
4. contentious probate;
5. employment disputes;
6. contract disputes;
7. debt and bankruptcy issues; and
8. civil liberties infringements, including cases involving unlawful detention by police, hospitals, or care homes.

THE CANDIDATE:

Ideal candidates will:

1. possess a thorough understanding of the CPR and its application;
2. have experience managing fast track and multi-track cases to trial;
3. be capable of managing a diverse caseload; and
4. be proactive, organized, and possess excellent time management skills.

THE FIRM:

This traditional full-service firm offers:

1. career progression opportunities;
2. ongoing training and secretarial support;
3. the flexibility to work with minimal supervision; and
4. an extensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday plus bank and statutory holidays, private healthcare, workplace pension, legal fee discounts, no sick days policy, first aider bonuses, and childcare vouchers.

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