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Litigation Solicitor

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a General Litigation Solicitor with a salary range of £50,000 to £65,000.
  • The role is based in either Canterbury or Margate and offers a permanent contract.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in both civil and commercial litigation.
  • Duties include managing a mixed caseload, drafting court documents, and attending court proceedings.
  • The firm offers additional benefits such as a discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday, and ongoing training opportunities.

Job Title: General Litigation Solicitor

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Location: Canterbury or Margate

Overview:

My client, a leading Legal 500 regional firm with multiple offices across Kent are seeking an experienced Litigation all-rounder to join a widely respected Litigation team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience across both civil and commercial litigation and will be able to manage a busy caseload while also supporting more junior team members.

Duties include:

  • Managing a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters including but not limited to;
    • Employment matters
    • Property law – including landlord and tenant
    • Probate and will disputes
    • Boundary disputes
  • Frequently issuing court proceedings and attending court
  • Assisting with the investigation and litigation of complex cases
  • Drafting court documents, witness statements and instructions to experts

The successful candidate will have/be:

  • 3+ years PQE
  • Experience across both commercial and civil litigation
  • Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
  • Commercially astute and technically strong

Package:

  • £50,000 - £65,000
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Company pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Hybrid working arrangements

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.