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Job Summary
Job Description
Litigation Solicitor (Civil Litigation)
Salary: 45000 to 65000 DOE
Location: Basildon area
High-quality caseload and genuine progression
Our client is looking to add a capable Litigation Solicitor to a busy well-regarded team in the Basildon area. If you enjoy running your own matters end-to-end building trusted client relationships and want a role where your work is valued (not just your hours) this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a supportive environment with clear scope to progress.
The Role
You will handle a varied civil litigation caseload delivering a high standard of client care and helping to develop the departments offering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to resolution
- Advising clients clearly on strategy risk costs and next steps
- Drafting pleadings witness statements and settlement documentation
- Negotiating settlements and representing clients where appropriate
- Supporting business development and helping grow the litigation service line
- Maintaining excellent file management and ensuring full regulatory compliance (SRA standards)
Caseload / Technical Focus
The role will suit someone comfortable with general civil litigation with property litigation / property disputes experience being advantageous.
Experience in any of the below is helpful:
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Boundary disputes / rights of way
- Contractual disputes
- Debt recovery
- Contentious probate (desirable not essential)
Requirements (Essential)
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 2 years PQE(guideline flexibility for the right person)
- UK practice experiencehandling civil litigation matters
- Proven ability to run files independentlywith appropriate supervision
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisation communication and client care
- Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office(or similar legal tech)
Whats on Offer
Alongside a competitive salary our client offers a package designed to support performance wellbeing and long-term development.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary: 45000 to 65000 DOE
- Clear career progression(including pathway towards Senior Associate/Team Lead for the right person)
- Supportive team culturewith access to supervision and mentoring
- Ongoing training and development(CPD and skills development)
- Modern systems and structured processesto help you run files efficiently
- Pension and holiday entitlement(details available on request)
Location & Working Arrangement
- Basildon area
- Working arrangement to be confirmed with flexibility discussed at interview stage.
Apply / Enquire (Confidential)
To apply or have a confidential chat first contact:
If youre not actively looking but would be open to hearing more feel free to email with a suitable time for a quick discreet call.
Confidentiality assured: all applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence and no details will be shared with our client without your prior consent.
Required Experience:
IC
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