Litigation Solicitor
- £40,000–£45,000
- Broad litigation caseload with just 4.5 chargeable hours per day
- Work directly with the Head of Litigation in a supportive, close-knit team
Are you a Litigation Solicitor looking for broader work, greater autonomy and progression without excessive billing expectations?
This established Greater Manchester firm is looking for a 1–3 PQE Litigation Solicitor to join its collaborative dispute resolution team.
You’ll handle a genuinely varied caseload covering areas such as contractual disputes, professional negligence, property litigation, contentious probate, landlord and tenant, debt recovery and insolvency. You don’t need experience across every area, but you will need enough litigation experience to take meaningful responsibility for your own matters without requiring extensive supervision.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Litigation, gaining plenty of exposure and support while developing greater independence as your experience grows.
Just as importantly, the firm takes work-life balance seriously. The target is a reasonable 4.5 chargeable hours per day, and the culture is firmly against routinely working beyond 6pm.
Who we’re looking for
- Litigation Solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE (E)
- Meaningful prior litigation experience (E)
- Ability to manage your own caseload (E)
- Broad understanding of dispute resolution (E)
- Strong client communication skills (E)
- Ability to work autonomously within a small team (E)
- Collaborative and dependable approach (E)
- Commercial judgement and confidence taking responsibility (D)
- Broad civil, commercial or property litigation experience (D)
This won’t suit someone whose only litigation exposure is a short training seat. The firm is looking for someone who can become independently productive relatively quickly.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a broad litigation caseload
- Taking ownership of your own matters
- Advising on new enquiries
- Working closely with the Head of Litigation
- Supporting legal advice sessions
- Liaising directly with clients
- Contributing to the department’s growth
- Developing greater autonomy over time
Salary & Benefits
- £40,000–£45,000
- Hybrid working
- 1 day working from home
- 4.5 chargeable hours per day
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Contributory pension
- Non-contributory death in service
- Paycare scheme
- Strong work-life boundaries
- Genuine progression opportunities
This is a down-to-earth team where you’ll have genuine visibility and responsibility.
You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your litigation expertise without being boxed into a narrow specialism or expected to sacrifice your evenings to unrealistic targets.
Contact Paula Pawlowska
📩 Paula.Pawlowska@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 215
How to apply for this role
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Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact
Paula on 03300 245 606 or email paula.pawlowska@realmrecruit.com.
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Litigation
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