NQ Litigation Solicitor

Gerrard White Careers; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Litigation Solicitor (NQ2 PQE) to join their Dispute Resolution team. This position offers hands-on exposure to a wide range of litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research skills, client communication, and be prepared to manage a diverse caseload while working closely with senior solicitors.

Qualifications

• Must be a newly qualified solicitor or early in career.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Strong research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a range of litigation and dispute resolution cases.
• Conduct legal research, prepare court documents, and draft correspondence.
• Support senior solicitors in case preparation, client meetings, and hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ2 PQE)

Job description

A well-established Legal 500 firm covering the London / Surrey area is seeking a Junior Litigation Solicitor (NQ2 PQE) to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified or early-career Solicitor looking to develop their skills and experience within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. You will be joining a small, collaborative team where youll gain hands‑on exposure across a wide range of contentious matters and work directly with senior solicitors.

The Role The successful candidate will assist in managing a varied caseload across :

• Property litigation, including landlord and tenant matters
• Debt recovery
• Non-contentious employment law
• Contentious probate
• General commercial disputes

There will also be opportunities to gain experience in corporate and commercial law and statutory lease extensions, working closely with the Head of Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a range of litigation and dispute resolution cases.
• Conduct legal research, prepare court documents, and draft correspondence.
• Support senior solicitors in case preparation, client meetings, and hearings.
• Liaise directly with clients, assessing risks, costs, and potential outcomes.
• Contribute to case strategy and work collab...