Solicitor/Legal Fee Earner

BranWell Ford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Greater London is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor to manage a caseload, work closely with experienced partners, and receive ongoing professional development. Candidates should possess up to 3 years PQE and demonstrate strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. The role offers the chance to handle various client matters and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. This position is office-based with support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional development

Opportunity to attend industry events

Qualifications

• Experience in handling contractual disputes, negligence cases, and managing commercial litigation.
• Ability to negotiate settlements and instruct counsel as needed.
• Commitment to continued professional development and attending industry events.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with a variety of civil litigation files.
• Provide secretarial support and ensure clients are informed of the legal process.
• Work closely with the Head of Dept for mentorship and professional growth.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Up to 3 years PQE in Civil Litigation

Job description

Overview

If you are a fee earner working in Civil Litigation and seeking a change, this is a good opportunity to work in a smaller team, working with the Head of Dept in a varied role managing your own caseload.

The role will incorporate a range of files, and the team and Head of Dept is a partner who will be available for further training and development for a role that will suit someone ideally up to 3 years PQE and all applications will be considered.

Client matters

The client matters will include :

• Contractual disputes
• Negligence
• Debt actions
• Commercial disputes
• Building disputes
• Misrepresentation
• Inheritance Act claims
• Contested probate claims

The firm offer secretarial support, and in its smaller team you will have continued professional development opportunities, including attending industry events. We are seeking a litigator who has good attention to detail, and communicates well, ensuring that clients are fully aware of the legal process and will be happy to negotiate settlements or instruct counsel, whichever is appropriate.

The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and the firm will continue to support you, in this office based role.