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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Manage an independent caseload of varied civil and commercial litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, TOLATA claims, neighbour disputes, contentious probate, and contract and property disputes. Work closely with the Head of Department and experienced colleagues on complex matters, while advising clients and progressing cases.
Job details
About The Role A Civil Litigation Solicitor is sought to join an expanding litigation team in Essex, working closely with the Head of Department. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £50,000 to £80,000 per annum, suited to a lawyer with four or more years' post-qualification experience. The successful applicant will manage a varied caseload covering commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, TOLATA claims, neighbour disputes, contentious probate, plus general commercial and civil litigation. Strong advocacy, negotiation and case management abilities are essential, alongside clear client communication. The role provides genuine prospects for career development within a supportive, growing practice. Civil Litigation Solicitor, Essex – 4+ PQE years – Due to expansion, an established and expanding litigation team is looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to work closely with the Head of Department. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. JOB TITLE: Civil Litigation Solicitor PQE: 4+ PQE LOCATION: Essex SALARY: Circa £55k plus THE ROLE You'll advise a broad range of litigation matters including but not limited to commercial and residential landlord & tenant disputes, professional negligence, TOLATA claims, neighbour disputes, contentious probate and general commercial and civil litigation matters. As the appointed Civil Litigation Solicitor, you will be managing You'll have responsibility for managing your own caseload while working closely with experienced colleagues on more complex matters, providing excellent opportunities for continued learning and progression. The Candidate We're keen to hear from candidates who have at least 4 years PQE in advising across the broad remit of litigation matters including contentious probate, professional negligence, contract disputes, property disputes and other litigation matters. You will have gained solid experience within a reputable practice renowned for their litigation offerings. As the appointed Civil Litigation Solicitor you will be able to demonstrate a proactive and commercial approach to problem solving. Superb opportunity to work closely with the Head of Department on a diverse range of matters including complex matters. Senior Civil Litigation Solicitors seeking partnership are also encouraged to apply. The Firm Joining a well-respected regional firm, you'll become part of a collaborative team with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice. The firm offers a supportive working environment, quality work from day one and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. If you're looking to develop your litigation career within a growing and forward-thinking practice, we'd love to hear from you. How To Apply Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
What you’ll do
Manage an independent caseload of varied civil and commercial litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, TOLATA claims, neighbour disputes, contentious probate, and contract and property disputes. Work closely with the Head of Department and experienced colleagues on complex matters, while advising clients and progressing cases.
Requirements
Applicants should have at least four years of post-qualification experience advising on a broad range of litigation matters, gained in a reputable practice. They should demonstrate strong advocacy, negotiation, case management, client communication, and proactive commercial problem-solving skills.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- case management · Preferred
- Negotiation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Landlord And Tenant Disputes
- Professional Negligence
- TOLATA Claims
- Neighbour Disputes
- Contentious Probate
- Contract Disputes
- Property Disputes
- Advocacy
- Negotiation
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Problem Solving
- Caseload Management
Job areas
- Legal