Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor

Street, Somerset

Salary up to 70k

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a highly regarded law firm with the recruitment of a Litigation Solicitor to join their busy team in Street. This is a great opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor who enjoys hands-on civil litigation work, particularly residential eviction and landlord and tenant disputes, and who wants to build a long-term career in Somerset with a supportive, close-knit team.

As a Litigation Solicitor in this team, you will work closely with an experienced Partner while running your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion. You will be trusted with quality work, direct client contact and the chance to develop your skills across a broad range of civil litigation matters.

This is what you will be doing

As a Litigation Solicitor, you will:

• Manage and assist on a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, with a strong focus on residential eviction and landlord and tenant work.
• Draft and prepare a wide range of legal documents, including affidavits, injunctions, witness statements, notices, applications, pleadings and other court forms.
• Obtain, review and analyse evidence and witness statements to support clients' cases and prepare matter strategies.
• Prepare briefs for Counsel and compile, paginate and organise document bundles for hearings and conferences.
• Maintain excellent client care by keeping clients updated, addressing concerns promptly and progressing matters efficiently and in line with firm procedures.

The experience you will bring to the team

To succeed in this Litigation Solicitor role, you will bring:

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Previous experience in landlord and tenant and/or residential possession proceedings is highly desirable.
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail across pleadings, statements and court documents.
• Confidence in managing your own files, prioritising workload and working to court and client deadlines.
• A professional, client-focused approach, with clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Partners, Counsel and support staff.

This is what you will get in return

As a Litigation Solicitor in this firm, you will receive:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days for long service.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• On-site parking and a convenient office location in Street, Somerset.
• Ongoing training, support and genuine opportunities to grow your litigation career within a well-respected local firm.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.