Litigation Solicitor - Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BWF Legal Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Litigation Solicitor at an early career stage to join an expanding litigation team. You will work closely with the Head of Litigation to gain direct insight into the management of a diverse range of disputes.

You will handle civil and commercial disputes, draft pleadings and statements, undertake legal research, attend client meetings and hearings, and gradually take on more responsibility under supervision.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitors or those with up to 1 year PQE; strong interest in pursuing a career in litigation.
• Good understanding of civil litigation and procedure; ability to approach legal problems logically and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and progression of civil and commercial disputes.
• Draft pleadings, statements and legal correspondence.
• Undertake legal research and consider legal strategies.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and hearings; liaise with clients.
• Develop increasing responsibility for own matters under supervision and mentoring.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Education

Solicitor qualification (NQ/1 PQE)

Job description

Are you a newly qualified solicitor or a solicitor in the early stages of your career looking for an opportunity to establish yourself in litigation? We are seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join an expanding Litigation Department working within a successful law firm.

Working closely with the Head of Litigation, you will gain direct insight into the management of a diverse range of disputes, including more complex and higher-value matters. You will be exposed to all stages of the litigation process, allowing you to build your technical knowledge, strengthen your advocacy and drafting skills and develop confidence in dealing with clients.

Your work will be varied and hands-on. You will assist with the preparation and progression of civil and commercial disputes, draft pleadings, statements and legal correspondence, undertake research, consider legal strategies and attend client meetings, conferences and hearings. As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility for your own matters, supported by appropriate supervision and mentoring.

We are keen to hear from newly qualified solicitors and those with up to one year's post-qualification experience who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in litigation. You should have a good understanding of civil litigation and procedure, coupled with the ability to approach legal problems logically and commercially.

Our client has ambitions to grow and a genuine commitment to developing its people. You will benefit from working directly with an experienced Litigation Partner, receiving one-to-one guidance and gaining exposure to matters that will help accelerate your professional development. You'll also be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility at an early stage of your career.