Litigation Solicitor - Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal practice in the UK seeks a Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 4 years PQE) to join its dynamic team. This role involves advising clients, managing litigation cases, and developing advocacy skills within a collaborative environment. The practice offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and support for career development. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, ready to take ownership of their work, and eager to build their own client portfolio.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Free parking

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and an extra birthday holiday

Qualifications

• NQ to 4 years PQE as a solicitor in litigation.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and draft key documents during litigation.
• Manage cases from strategy to court proceedings.
• Develop advocacy skills and manage client portfolios.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Confidence to take ownership of work

Job description

An ambitious and growing legal practice is seeking a Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 4 years PQE) to join a busy and varied team. This role is perfect for a solicitor looking to gain hands‑on experience across both commercial and civil disputes, managing their own caseload while collaborating with experienced colleagues on complex and high‑profile matters.

You will be directly advising clients, drafting key documents and handling cases through all stages of litigation, from initial strategy to court proceedings. The position offers the opportunity to develop advocacy skills, manage client relationships and take responsibility for files, all within a supportive and collaborative environment

You can expect hands‑on involvement and an unrivalled level of client contact that will allow you to build a rapport with clients and develop your litigation experience. We’re looking for someone with strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills and the confidence to take ownership of their work.

This practice has a proven track record of success, with staff being central to that achievement. There is significant scope to build your own client portfolio and progress your career in a firm that values initiative and results. To reward and support our team, we offer a highly attractive benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working
• Free parking
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and an extra birthday holiday

In addition, employees are supported through personal and professional development opportunities to help foster long‑term careers in general litigation.

If you are a proactive solicitor ready to take the next step in your litigation career, this is an excellent platform to grow. For a confidential discussion, contact Kingsley Raffael on 01279 464455 or email your CV to [e-mail].