Civil Litigation Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Rotherham is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their busy department. The role offers hands-on experience in various contentious matters, including commercial and civil litigation, property disputes, and employment issues. Candidates should have a minimum of three years PQE and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. The firm provides competitive benefits, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a litigation environment or small high street practice is an advantage.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• Willingness to collaborate and learn.

Responsibilities

• Proactively progress cases under supervision.
• Communicate with clients clearly and professionally.
• Apply legal principles and procedural rules to each matter.
• Contribute to the firm’s business development activities.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Telephone skills

Proactive client service

Education

3 years PQE in a similar role

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established high street law firm based in Rotherham. Our client provides a full and efficient legal service to private clients and small to medium-sized businesses across the region.

The Civil Litigation Role

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a busy litigation department. Working as part of a supportive and client-focused team, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop practical legal skills across a wide range of contentious matters.

You will be assisting the Civil Litigation Partner and working on cases involving:

• Commercial and civil litigation
• Property litigation (landlord and tenant disputes)
• Contentious probate
• Employment disputes
• Insolvency
• Matrimonial matters

Main Responsibilities

• Case Progression
  • Proactively progress cases under supervision
  • Draft correspondence, witness statements, advice, and instructions to counsel
  • Prepare court bundles, schedules of loss, and related documentation
  • Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where required
• Client Care
  • Communicate with clients clearly and professionally
  • Manage client expectations and ensure cases progress efficiently
  • Deliver a responsive and business-oriented legal service
• Legal Knowledge
  • Apply legal principles and procedural rules to each matter
  • Identify case strategies and assess merits under supervision
• Business Development
  • Contribute to the firm’s business development activities
  • Assist in promoting the firm’s litigation services to new and existing clients

The successful candidate for the role will have:

• 3 years PQE + in a similar role
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Strong IT and telephone skills
• A proactive and professional approach to client service
• A willingness to collaborate and learn
• Experience within a litigation environment or a small high street practice would be an advantage, but some training and guidance will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Early finish on Fridays