Litigation Solicitor

Dutton Gregory, Solicitors; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor with at least 5 years of PQE to join their dispute resolution team in Cheltenham. The position involves managing a varied caseload, advising clients ranging from corporate entities to individuals, and taking matters through to conclusion while contributing to the firm's business development. Offering a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, this role is ideal for a solicitor looking to advance their career in a supportive and professional environment.

Benefits

Defined career progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Charity events and social occasions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE as a Litigation Solicitor.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable in a range of litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload while assisting on large director-led cases.
• Drafting legal documentation and advising clients throughout the process.
• Representing clients in court and contributing to business development.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Client service orientation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join our established and progressive dispute resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who thrives on an interesting and broad range of cases, client interaction, and achieving results.

Ideally you will be comfortable with a wide range of litigation matters including general/civil/commercial disputes, property litigation, and contentious probate. We may be willing to consider more specialist experience, depending on the circumstances.

The team consists of two directors, two solicitors, an apprentice solicitor, different trainee solicitors from time to time, and support staff.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, as well as assisting on large director-led cases where appropriate and depending on your PQE, and helping to support and supervise junior members of the team.

At Hughes Paddison, we offer a collaborative working environment where excellence and professional development are at our core.

You will be responsible for:

• Advising a diverse client base, including corporate entities, trusts, charities and individuals
• Taking matters through from initial engagement to conclusion, formulating case strategy and advising throughout
• Drafting statements of case, witness statements, legal correspondence and other documentation
• Instructing and working with counsel
• Representing clients in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations
• Contributing to business development and networking - for yourself as an individual, for the litigation team, and for the firm 'brand'

Along with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, you will have a commercial to delivering high-quality client service.

In return we offer:

• Defined career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working
• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• A competitive benefit package including, pension, private medical insurance, group income protection (PHI), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional discretionary leave days, access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders, charity of the year and social events

If you are a driven solicitor looking to make a real impact with an ambitious and expanding team, we would like to hear from you.

Please email Ursula Day, HR Manager at [e-mail]