Litigation Solicitor - Dorset

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their reputable team in Dorset. This part-time, hybrid role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload while working with high-profile clients in debt and asset recovery. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal knowledge and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary package is available along with additional benefits such as private medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of defended litigation matters.
• Ability to draft pleadings, evidence, and court documentation.
• Experience advising clients on litigation strategy.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from pre-issue to enforcement.
• Act on behalf of finance houses and commercial entities.
• Support client reporting requirements and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support client reporting and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to BD.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Client-centred approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Overview

Litigation Solicitor - Dorset

An experienced Litigation Solicitor is sought to join a well-established and highly regarded Litigation team in Dorset. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile lender and commercial clients, providing strategic and commercially focused litigation support in relation to debt and asset recovery matters. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that embraces technology and innovative client solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of defended litigation matters from pre-issue through to enforcement, including small, fast and multi-track claims.
• Acting for finance houses, banks, lenders and commercial entities in the recovery of debts and assets.
• Drafting pleadings, evidence and court documentation, and advising clients on litigation strategy and commercial approach.
• Supporting client reporting requirements while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

The position is offered on a part-time, hybrid basis, with flexible or compressed working patterns considered. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including private medical insurance, life cover, professional development opportunities, generous annual leave and additional employee perks.

Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a client centred approach are essential.

For more information and for a confidential conversation, please contact Daniel St Quintin at Chadwick Nott on 0117 917 1863 or [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.