Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Litigation Solicitor to join our growing legal team in Norwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in dispute resolution and litigation to manage a varied caseload, work closely with clients and play an important role in delivering high-quality legal services.

The successful candidate will have strong technical legal knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage matters independently while contributing to the wider success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advise clients on a range of civil and commercial disputes.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, witness statements and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Manage court proceedings, including applications, hearings and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and explore alternative dispute resolution options where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent levels of service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures, regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Contribute to business development and networking activities to support the growth of the department.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England and Wales.
• Previous experience working within a litigation or dispute resolution team.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and relevant legislation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise competing deadlines.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Benefits
• * Team Socials and Networking opportunities
• * A genuinely supportive team that celebrates wins, shares knowledge and values balance as much as performance
• * 35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• • Christmas Eve off
• • Your birthday off, or the closest working day to it
• • Free parking, if required
• • Half-price legal fees on services provided by the firm during your employment.
• • Nest pension scheme (standard enrolment)
• • Death in service benefit equivalent to four times your annual salary