Locum Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer for a contract role. This position involves managing a high caseload in Civil Litigation, liaising with clients and courts, and supporting other team members. Applicants should have 3 years of post-qualified experience and possess strong communication skills. The role offers flexibility in hours and a mostly remote working environment.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Working – Mostly remote

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated civil claims as a Solicitor/Barrister or Legal Executive.
• Ability to manage cases from issue of proceedings to trial.
• Strong technical lawyer with good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under pressure in high-stress situations.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Provide support to team members or departments.
• Handle high caseload in Civil Litigation from start to completion.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Client Liaison

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Post-qualified legal experience (3 years)

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside an expanding local authority based in Manchester. They are seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. If you have experience in Civil Litigation and are looking for a new challenge, then this Civil Litigation Lawyer role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Role

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Location

Manchester/Hybrid Working – Mostly remote

Rate

£55 - £60 an hour Umbrella

PAYE (Inc.Hol): £48.41 - £52.76 DOE

Contract Length

3 Months ongoing

Responsibilities

• Work under pressure in the face of competing demands arising from emergency and urgent situations.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Provide support to other team members or departments where needed.
• Able to handle high caseload in Civil Litigation from start to completion.

About you as a Litigation Solicitor

• 3 year’s of post qualified experience handling litigated civil claims as a Solicitor/Barrister or Legal Executive
• Ability to manage litigated cases from issue of proceedings to trial
• Strong technical lawyer with good written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Flexible Hours
• Hybrid Working – Mostly remote
• Weekly Pay

How to apply

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Civil Litigation Lawyer vacancy, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, or via phone. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Info

• Job Title: Locum Litigation Solicitor
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Manchester
• Posted: Sep 17th 2025
• Closes: Oct 18th 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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