Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Profit-Related Bonus

Location: Romford, Essex | Genuine Career Progression

Join a Growing Litigation Team Where Your Ambition Will Be Recognised

Are you a Litigation Solicitor seeking more than just another fee-earning role?

Our client is a well-established, multi-office law firm with a strong reputation across Essex and East London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Litigation Solicitor (3+ years PQE) to join their expanding Dispute Resolution team in Romford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor who enjoys working across a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters whilst benefiting from direct mentoring, genuine career progression opportunities, and an attractive profit-related bonus structure.

You will work alongside highly experienced litigation professionals, gaining exposure to complex and varied matters while helping to develop and grow the department.

The Role

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years' PQE
Location: Romford, Essex
Working Arrangement: Primarily office-based, Monday to Friday
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Bonus

As part of a busy and growing litigation team, you will manage and assist with a varied caseload involving both commercial and individual clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a broad civil and commercial litigation caseload
• Handling matters including:
  • Commercial disputes
  • Breach of contract claims
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency matters
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Inheritance and contentious probate disputes
  • Building and property-related disputes
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings, witness statements and correspondence
• Preparing court bundles and documentation for hearings and trials
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Liaising regularly with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members and paralegals
• Supporting business development, networking and relationship-building activities
• Contributing to the continued growth of the litigation department

What Our Client Is Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE within a UK law firm
• Strong experience across civil and commercial litigation
• Proven advocacy experience
• Experience managing files with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting and case management skills
• Strong client care and relationship management abilities
• Experience preparing court documentation and trial bundles
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills including:
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
• Ability to commute to Romford on a daily basis
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using LEAP Case Management Software
• An existing local professional network
• Experience supervising junior staff or paralegals
• Interest in developing specialist litigation service lines

Career Development Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to build a long-term career within a supportive and growing firm.

Our client actively encourages professional development and would welcome candidates with specialist litigation interests they wish to further develop. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Develop their own specialism within litigation
• Assist in growing and shaping the department
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Build long-term client and referrer relationships
• Progress into a more senior position as the department expands

Benefits Package

Our client believes in rewarding performance and commitment.

Key Benefits Include:

• Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Excellent individual profit-related bonus scheme
• Reasonable billing and performance targets
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave after six months' service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Paid staff social events and team functions
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity for genuine career progression
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Free onsite parking

Why Join This Firm?

• Established and respected legal practice with strong local roots
• Diverse and interesting litigation caseload
• Direct access to experienced senior practitioners
• Genuine opportunity to influence and grow a department
• Strong emphasis on client care and professional standards
• Performance rewarded through a meaningful bonus structure
• Supportive and approachable team culture

Apply Today

This opportunity is being managed on a confidential basis by Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd

Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Telephone: 0333 996 2882
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