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Litigation Solicitor

United Kingdom, Newark-on-Trent Employment contract · Job Posted May 10, 2026
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A new opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE to join our General Litigation Department. You will work closely with and provide support to the Head of Department, dealing with complex and interesting cases. To be successful for this role you will ideally have had plenty of exposure to general private client litigation but we are open to hearing from you if you are practicing in a specialist area which may fit well along-side a more general split of work. You will need to present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators, be well presented, confident and have first class communication skills. You will be hard working and able to work to tight deadlines. The position is based in Newark but will involve some travel to all of our other offices. We are open to discussion about alternative office locations in due course.

Job Responsibility

  • To manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department or other fee-earners in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual, and to run your own case load of suitable matters
  • To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and on costs
  • At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
  • To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information
  • To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum
  • To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm
  • To ensure good working relationships with internal and external institutions and organisations
  • To take responsibility for and attend to self-development
  • In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements
  • To support the Departmental Head with the administration of the department

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor ideally with at least 3 years PQE experience of litigation
  • Computer and case management skills
  • Proven IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills
  • good written skills are essential with close attention to detail
  • High standard of organisational skills
  • Ability to use initiative
  • A friendly, positive and pro-active approach

What we offer

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Staff discount
  • Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions
  • Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
  • Benefit platform membership
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Volunteering days

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