Litigation Solicitor (NQ+)

Simpson Judge; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Worcestershire is seeking a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE Civil Litigation Solicitor to join our established practice. You will handle a varied contentious caseload, provide practical advice to clients, and develop client-management skills while working with an approachable, supportive team committed to high standards of service.

The role offers significant client contact, exposure to civil litigation, employment matters and dispute resolution, and opportunities to progress within a

Qualifications

• Newly qualified to 2 years' PQE within litigation or related contentious practice area.
• Experience or interest in civil litigation, employment matters and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from inception to resolution.
• Provide clear, practical, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Develop strong client relationships with a professional and proactive approach to service.

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Legal research

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Education

SQE route or equivalent

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-time

We are seeking a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a friendly and established legal practice in Worcestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive team, with significant client contact and the opportunity to take ownership of their own caseload. The successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of contentious matters and will be expected to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients.

The successful applicant will:

• Be newly qualified or have up to 2 years' PQE within litigation or a related contentious practice area;
• Have experience or a strong interest in dealing with a broad range of contentious matters, including civil litigation, employment matters and dispute resolution;
• Be confident working closely with clients in a highly client-facing role, building strong and professional relationships;
• Demonstrate a professional, approachable, friendly and reassuring manner when dealing with clients;
• Be capable of managing their own caseload, taking responsibility for matters from inception through to resolution;
• Be organised and able to prioritise competing demands, work efficiently and meet tight deadlines;
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and effectively to clients;
• Be a strong team player who is willing to support colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team;
• Demonstrate sound commercial awareness and practical problem-solving skills;
• Be comfortable working within established compliance procedures, internal policies and systems;
• Have a proactive and positive approach to their work, with a genuine commitment to delivering a high standard of client service.

The role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload of contentious matters while developing their technical and client-management skills.

You will have responsibility for progressing your own matters, with appropriate support from more senior colleagues, and will be expected to manage your workload effectively while maintaining high standards of client care and professional conduct.