Overview
In this role you will handle a varied civil and commercial litigation caseload within a supportive Contract Resolution Group. You will work closely with senior lawyers to deliver high-quality service, managing disputes from contracts to professional negligence and construction matters. The position offers a collaborative, development-focused environment with flexibility in hybrid or remote work settings. You will make an impact by resolving contract-related disputes for both Claimants and Defendants and contributing to client relationships. This opportunity combines hands-on litigation, client contact, and ongoing professional growth within a reputable national firm.
Pay / Benefits
- Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits
- Health Cash Plan and gym benefits
- Work life balance andDress for Your Day culture
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
- Commitment to diversity and sustainability
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters (excluding personal injury)
- Advise on contract disputes arising from the sale of goods and services and other commercial claims
- Handle fast, intermediate, and multi-track litigation
- Liaise with clients by phone and in person and progress files using the firm’s case management system
- Assist with billing and invoicing
- Collaborate with senior lawyers to deliver high-quality service
- Represent both Claimants and Defendants in disputes
- Coordinate with insurer-funded clients (advantageous experience)
Key requirements
- PQE experience in civil or commercial litigation
- Strong experience advising on contract-based disputes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Confidence managing own caseload
- IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Experience with insurer-funded clients (desirable)
- communication
- interpersonal skills
- organisational skills
- Microsoft Office
- case management systems
- IT proficiency
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