Litigation Lawyer / Fee Earner

About the Opportunity

An award-winning and growing regional law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer or Fee Earner to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Litigation Fee Earner looking to join a collaborative and supportive environment where high-quality legal work, client care, and professional development are genuinely valued.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while working alongside experienced litigators in a team known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and exceptional client service.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied litigation caseload, providing strategic legal advice and guiding clients through disputes from instruction through to resolution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of litigation matters from inception to conclusion
• Delivering high-quality legal advice tailored to individual client needs
• Maintaining exceptional standards of client care and communication
• Managing files efficiently and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
• Accurately recording time, billing, and financial information
• Identifying and managing legal, regulatory, and commercial risks
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior colleagues where appropriate
• Contributing to departmental growth, innovation, and service improvements
• Maintaining technical knowledge and ensuring ongoing professional development

Candidate Profile

Applications are welcomed from:

• Qualified Solicitors
• Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX)
• Experienced Litigation Fee Earners

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience managing a litigation caseload independently
• Strong technical litigation knowledge
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to delivering excellent client outcomes and service standards

The following experience would be particularly advantageous:

• TOLATA and property ownership disputes
• Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
• Trust and estate-related litigation
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Employee assistance programme
• Referral incentive scheme
• Regular social and networking events
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways
• Supportive and collaborative team culture