Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive

GerrardWhite; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training

Career progression

Work-life balance

Duvet Days

Maternity pay

Annual leave

Job summary

GerrardWhite in Brighton is seeking a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload in contentious probate and TOLATA, with opportunities to expand into property litigation and other areas.

You'll handle cases from instruction to resolution, advise on strategy, drafting, and court proceedings, and develop your own practice. The role offers hybrid working, with work-from-home flexibility up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Interest/experience in contentious probate and TOLATA.
• Experience in property litigation, contract disputes or professional negligence is advantageous.
• Strong communication, drafting and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
• Drafting pre-action letters, Letters of Claim and Letters of Response.
• Conducting court proceedings and trial preparation.
• Advising on mediation and other forms of ADR.
• Instructing counsel and expert witnesses.
• Growing own caseload in new practice areas.
• Contributing to business development and growing the department.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Contentious probate

TOLATA

Property litigation

Contract disputes

Professional negligence

Drafting

Client care

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (England & Wales)

Job description

Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive

A well-established and highly respected Sussex law firm is looking to recruit a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive to join its growing litigation team in Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified litigation lawyer with at least 2 years' PQE who is looking to develop their expertise in Contentious Probate and TOLATA while also helping to grow new areas of the firm's litigation offering.

This will be a stand alone role where you will be responsible for a varied caseload of contentious probate and TOLATA matters along with general litigation, while having the opportunity to develop your own practice in areas such as property litigation, contract disputes or professional negligence, depending on your experience and interests.

The Role

As a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
• Drafting pre-action correspondence, Letters of Claim and Letters of Response.
• Conducting court proceedings and preparing matters for trial where required.
• Advising on and participating in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Instructing counsel and expert witnesses.
• Building and developing your own caseload in new practice areas, particularly property litigation, contract disputes or professional negligence.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and helping to grow the litigation department.

About You

To be successful in this Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive role, you'll ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• At least 2 years' PQE in civil litigation.
• Experience in, or a genuine interest in developing your knowledge in contentious probate and TOLATA matters.
• Experience in property litigation, contract disputes or professional negligence would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, drafting and client care skills.
• A proactive approach with strong commercial awareness and a desire to help grow the department.

What's on Offer?

• Market led salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.
• Excellent support and training.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop new litigation practice areas.
• Genuine long-term career progression within a growing and ambitious firm.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with realistic billing targets and an excellent work-life balance.
• Enhanced maternity pay, increasing annual leave with service, and four additional "Duvet Days" each year.