Experienced Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE)

About the role

We are seeking a Litigation Solicitor with at least three years post‑qualification experience to join a friendly, award‑winning local firm. You will work on a variety of commercial and civil disputes, providing high‑quality advice and representation.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve billing, time and fee‑earning targets and cooperate with credit control processes.
• Manage projects and deadlines effectively.
• Draft and organise witness statements and trial bundles.
• Advocate in County and High Courts and liaise with counsel.
• Handle costs management, budgeting and procedural matters, including CPR rules.

Required profile

• Confident, professional and organised with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, providing guidance to junior fee‑earners.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and capable of leading when required.

Required skills

• Strong experience in commercial and civil litigation.
• Drafting of witness statements and trial bundles.
• Advocacy experience in County and High Courts.
• Costs management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of CPR rules and other procedural matters.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (up to 40% remote).
• 25 days holiday plus statutory leave.
• Pension scheme and death‑in‑service/life assurance.
• Critical illness cover and eye‑care voucher.
• Structured career progression plan with potential partnership.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.