NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

28 days annual leave

4% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Salary reviews

Employee savings schemes

Job summary

Sellick Partnership in Worcester is seeking an NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a well-established firm. You will advise clients across civil and commercial disputes, with opportunities to develop litigation expertise in a collaborative team.

This role suits a newly qualified solicitor with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to client service, capable of managing a varied caseload and meeting deadlines in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in civil and commercial dispute resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising individual and business clients on civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Managing disputes including nuisance, easement, rights of way and boundary disputes.
• Handling TOLATA, defamation, professional negligence disputes and general civil litigation.
• Managing matters from instruction to resolution.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm.
• Supporting business development and building client relationships.
• Maintaining high standards of client care throughout the client journey.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality and accounting requirements.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation

Client service

Business development

Tools

Legal case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Salary:£38,000-£45,000
Location: Worcester
Contract: Permanent

Overview of the NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor role

We are currently partnered with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Worcester who are looking for a talented NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor with experience in civil and commercial dispute resolution to develop and strengthen their litigation expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

You will work alongside experienced practitioners and advise both individual and business clients across a broad and varied caseload. The role offers quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to build strong, lasting client relationships.

Key responsibilities of the NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor will include

• Advising individual and business clients on a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters
• Managing disputes including private nuisance claims, easement and rights of way disputes, boundary disputes and Party Wall Act matters
• Handling TOLATA claims, defamation claims, professional negligence disputes and general civil litigation
• Managing matters from initial instruction through to resolution
• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm
• Supporting business development initiatives and developing client and referrer relationships
• Maintaining high standards of client care throughout the client journey
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, quality and accounting requirements

Required experience for the NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor position will include

• Qualified solicitor with pre- or post-qualification experience in civil and commercial dispute resolution
• Strong interest in developing a career within litigation and dispute resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to use initiative
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Interest in business development and building professional relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Benefits available alongside the NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor position include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Flexible and hybrid working options, depending on the role and team
• 28 days annual leave, including your birthday and an additional ex-gratia day
• UK bank holidays and long-service awards
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
• Health and wellbeing support, including enhanced sick pay and a Health Cash Plan
• Financial wellbeing support
• Employee savings and salary-sacrifice schemes
• Annual contribution towards legal services

This is a fantastic opportunity for an NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a growing team and develop your litigation career within a supportive and experienced environment. You will have exposure to a varied caseload, quality work and experienced practitioners, with the opportunity to build your expertise and progress your career.

Synonyms: Dispute Resolution Solicitor, Civil Litigation Solicitor, Commercial Litigation Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, Dispute Resolution Associate, Civil Litigation Associate, Commercial Litigation Associate

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.