Job Description
Litigation Solicitor (Property & Civil/Commercial Litigation)\n
Location: Kingston upon Thames\n
Working Pattern: Hybrid (Office & Home Working)\n
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\nAbout the Role\n
\nAn established and respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its growing dispute resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator looking to manage a varied caseload, work closely with clients, and play an integral role in the continued development of the litigation practice.\n
\nThe successful candidate will handle a broad range of contentious matters, with approximately
50% of the caseload focused on Property Litigation and
50% on Civil & Commercial Litigation. This role offers genuine autonomy, responsibility from day one, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team.\n
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\nKey Responsibilities\n
\n - Manage a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution.
\n - Advise clients on a broad range of contentious legal matters.
\n - Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
\n - Take ownership of matters, ensuring files are progressed efficiently and commercially.
\n - Work collaboratively with colleagues while confidently managing matters independently.
\n - Contribute to the growth and development of the litigation department.
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Caseload\n
\nProperty Litigation (Approximately 50%)\n
\n - Landlord and tenant disputes
\n - Residential and commercial property disputes
\n - Enfranchisement matters
\n - Neighbour disputes
\n - Party wall disputes
\n - Easements, boundary and rights of way disputes
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Civil & Commercial Litigation (Approximately 50%)\n
\n - Contract disputes
\n - Commercial disputes
\n - Professional negligence claims
\n - Company and partnership disputes
\n - Employment disputes
\n - General civil litigation matters
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About You\n
\nThe successful candidate will have:\n
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\n - Qualified Solicitor status (or equivalent legal qualification with relevant litigation experience).
\n - Experience managing a broad litigation caseload.
\n - The ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
\n - Strong client relationship and communication skills.
\n - A commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
\n - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
\n - A proactive attitude with the ambition to develop professionally and contribute to the growth of the team.
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Experience using a legal case management system is advantageous, although training will be provided.\n
\nWhat's on Offer\n
\n - Hybrid working arrangement.
\n - A varied and high-quality litigation caseload.
\n - Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
\n - A supportive and collaborative working environment.
\n - Clear career progression opportunities, including long-term development prospects.
\n - The opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking litigation team where your contribution will have a real impact.
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