Litigation Solicitor
1 day ago
Romford
Litigation Solicitor – 3+ PQE \n \n Chadwell Heath, Essex \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE to join an established and growing legal team in Chadwell Heath. \n We’re looking for a confident, commercially aware solicitor with broad general litigation experience who enjoys taking ownership of matters, building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality legal advice. \n This role would suit someone who is ambitious, personable and keen to develop their career while playing an active role in the continued growth of the litigation department. \n The Role \n You’ll manage a varied caseload of contentious matters for both individual and commercial clients, with the opportunity to develop and build on your existing areas of expertise. \n Your work will include matters such as: \n\n • Inheritance disputes\n, • Breach of contract claims\n, • Landlord and tenant disputes\n, • Debt recovery\n, • Professional negligence\n, • Nuisance claims\n, • Building and property disputes\n, • Insolvency matters\n, • Commercial litigation\n, • Eviction matters\n\n You’ll also have the opportunity to develop a particular area of specialism and grow that work within the department, with support from experienced colleagues. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution\n, • Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients\n, • Drafting pleadings, correspondence, applications and other legal documents\n, • Preparing court documentation for hearings and trials\n, • Liaising with counsel, clients, experts and other professional parties\n, • Representing clients at hearings where appropriate\n, • Supervising and supporting junior members of the team\n, • Reviewing and assisting with landlord and tenant, debt recovery and other junior caseloads\n, • Maintaining accurate and well-organised case files\n, • Working proactively to progress matters and meet deadlines\n, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers\n, • Contributing to business development, networking and the growth of the litigation department\n\n About You \n We’re looking for a solicitor who combines strong technical ability with excellent client care and a genuine ambition to progress. \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • 3+ years’ PQE\n, • Solid experience across general litigation\n, • Experience acting for both private individuals and/or commercial clients\n, • Strong drafting skills and experience preparing court documentation\n, • Advocacy experience is desirable\n, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills\n, • Strong attention to detail\n, • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365 and Teams\n, • Experience using LEAP or another legal case management system is desirable\n, • The confidence to manage your own caseload and work independently\n, • The ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues\n, • A professional, approachable and personable manner\n, • A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service\n\n You should also be commercially minded and keen to contribute to business development, networking and the continued growth of the department. \n Career Development \n This role offers excellent scope for progression for a solicitor who wants to take the next step in their career. \n You’ll have the opportunity to: \n\n • Progress towards leadership and greater responsibility\n, • Develop your own area of litigation specialism\n, • Help grow and shape the department\n, • Mentor and supervise junior team members\n, • Build your own client and referrer relationships\n, • Work alongside experienced litigation professionals\n, • Develop your business development and networking profile\n\n What’s on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary, depending on experience\n, • Dedicated support staff\n, • Profit-related bonus scheme\n, • Company pension\n, • Employee benefits and discounts\n\n Location \n \n Chadwell Heath, Essex \n This is an office-based role, so applicants should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Chadwell Heath and able to travel to the office on a daily basis. \n If you’re an experienced Litigation Solicitor looking for a role offering genuine autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to develop your own specialism, we’d be keen to hear from you.