Civil Litigation Solicitor

Sheffield Permanent £40,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
A Civil Litigation Solicitor opportunity has arisen in Sheffield for an NQ+ solicitor or equivalent with litigation rights looking to build their career in a specialist disputes environment. This hybrid role offers exposure to a broad range of debt recovery and insolvency matters, managing cases from initial instruction through to resolution and advocacy support.
  • Hybrid working with hands on litigation and insolvency exposure
  • Join a specialist legal team with real growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well established, regulated specialist in debt resolution and legal recoveries, with a strong reputation for combining client service with high performing case strategies. The wider group operates a multi service model and promotes a culture of internal development, with clear examples of colleagues progressing across the business. The organisation positions itself as digital by default, compliance led and focused on changing the face of debt resolution through an ethical and efficient approach. It is also part of a larger established group in the sector, giving employees the backing of a sizeable platform while working in a specialist legal setting.

Job Description

The Civil Litigation Solicitor will be:

  • Handling a full caseload of debt recovery and insolvency matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
  • Managing litigated claims efficiently and in line with procedural deadlines
  • Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and other key legal documents
  • Advising on litigation strategy, recovery routes and enforcement options
  • Liaising with clients, internal stakeholders, courts and external agents
  • Reviewing matters for settlement, escalation and insolvency action where appropriate
  • Instructing barristers where advocacy support is required
  • Supporting strong case progression, risk management and compliance standards
  • Delivering a high standard of client service across a varied civil litigation caseload

The Successful Applicant

The Civil Litigation Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with NQ+ PQE
  • Experienced in civil litigation
  • Confident managing files with appropriate supervision for level of experience
  • Familiar with handling matters from instruction through to resolution
  • Comfortable drafting legal documentation and corresponding with multiple parties
  • Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise a busy caseload
  • A Fellow of CILEX with litigation rights will also be considered
  • Interested in developing further within a specialist recoveries and disputes team

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing legal business in a full time, permanent role offering a salary of £40,000. Alongside hybrid working, the business promotes career development and internal progression, with a clear focus on helping colleagues broaden their skills and move forward within the wider group.You will be joining a regulated and established organisation with a strong market presence, modern operational approach and the backing of a larger sector platform, making this a strong long term career move rather than just another litigation role.If you're an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993700
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-042026-6993700