Litigation Solicitor

Company: Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Sevenoaks
Job Description:

Are you a Litigation Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm offering a competitive salary, private health cover with Bupa, pension, health cash plan, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working, performance-related bonus, excellent training and career progression, and more? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist Litigation team with an established caseload from day one and genuine scope to play a key role in the future growth of the department.

About the Firm

  • Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked multi-office law firm
  • Advises a broad client base including private individuals, developers, banks, builders, retailers, charities and professional services firms
  • Strong reputation for excellent client service and high professional standards
  • Supportive, fair and collaborative culture with a genuine focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Litigation Solicitor — Position Overview

You will join a busy fee-earning Litigation team handling a varied caseload of contractual, property and building disputes from pre-issue through to resolution. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who can manage matters with minimum supervision, support junior colleagues and contribute actively to business development.

Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor

  • Running and managing your own caseload of litigation matters
  • Handling contractual disputes, building disputes and property disputes
  • Advising on claims involving commercial and residential rented and leased properties
  • Managing both issued and pre-issued matters through to conclusion
  • Interacting directly with clients, managing expectations and meeting deadlines
  • Delegating work effectively to trainee solicitors and paralegals where appropriate
  • Working collaboratively with other departments and supporting cross-referrals
  • Participating in business development, networking and client relationship building
  • Maintaining accurate files and complying with quality and risk management procedures
  • Supporting knowledge sharing, team collaboration and wider departmental growth

Requirements of the Litigation Solicitor

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE
  • Strong experience in litigation with ability to manage a busy caseload independently
  • In-depth knowledge of the CPR is essential
  • Working knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and Housing Acts beneficial
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong IT skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Commercially aware with a strong grasp of financial fundamentals
  • Confident client-facing manner with excellent client care skills
  • Collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic about networking and business development
  • High‑quality technical and educational background

The Benefits for the Litigation Solicitor role

  • Competitive salary
  • Private Health Cover with Bupa
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan via Medicash
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Excellent training and career progression
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Referral bonus
  • IT and home office support
  • Health and wellbeing supportAnd more

If you are a Litigation Solicitor looking to join a progressive and highly regarded firm with exciting growth plans, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting referenceBH-37689.

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Posted: March 27th, 2026