Service Care Legal are working with a well-established London law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its busy disputes team. With a strong pipeline of incoming work, the successful candidate will initially focus on managing an existing and growing caseload. ROLE: Civil Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) LOCATION: South East London SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000Please note this role can offer hybrid working (3 x days per week in the office, 2 x from home) The Role The role will involve handling a broad range of civil litigation matters, particularly landlord & tenant disputes, neighbour/boundary disputes and debt recovery, alongside more complex litigation files. Much of the work comes from local clients, offering a varied and engaging caseload.You will work with support from a shared pool of four legal assistants and report into the firm's directors. While there may be occasional court attendance, the majority of the role will focus on case management, client advice, and drafting key legal documents. Key Details Manage a varied civil litigation caseload from instruction to resolution Strong pipeline of existing work to pick up immediately Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 from home (more office time initially while settling in) Access to three office locations across South East London (Petts Wood being the main office) Support from a shared legal assistant team Competitive salary £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Requirements 4+ years PQE Solicitor in civil litigation Ability to independently manage a busy caseload Strong client care, organisation, and commercial awareness Willingness to occasionally travel between offices if required Interview Process First stage: MS Teams meeting with HR Second stage: Face-to-face interview Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on or email across an updated CV to .uk. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Service Care Legal are working with a well-established London law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its busy disputes team. With a strong pipeline of incoming work, the successful candidate will initially focus on managing an existing and growing caseload. ROLE: Civil Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) LOCATION: South East London SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000Please note this role can offer hybrid working (3 x days per week in the office, 2 x from home) The Role The role will involve handling a broad range of civil litigation matters, particularly landlord & tenant disputes, neighbour/boundary disputes and debt recovery, alongside more complex litigation files. Much of the work comes from local clients, offering a varied and engaging caseload.You will work with support from a shared pool of four legal assistants and report into the firm's directors. While there may be occasional court attendance, the majority of the role will focus on case management, client advice, and drafting key legal documents. Key Details Manage a varied civil litigation caseload from instruction to resolution Strong pipeline of existing work to pick up immediately Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 from home (more office time initially while settling in) Access to three office locations across South East London (Petts Wood being the main office) Support from a shared legal assistant team Competitive salary £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Requirements 4+ years PQE Solicitor in civil litigation Ability to independently manage a busy caseload Strong client care, organisation, and commercial awareness Willingness to occasionally travel between offices if required Interview Process First stage: MS Teams meeting with HR Second stage: Face-to-face interview Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on or email across an updated CV to .uk. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.
Are you an experienced Legal PA with a strong litigation background looking to join a highly regarded, boutique London law firm? We're working with a prestigious, long-established firm renowned for delivering top-tier legal services to private and commercial clients. Consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 , the firm is widely respected for its discretion, quality of work and collegiate culture. Their Dispute Resolution team is now seeking an exceptional Legal Personal Assistant to support a high-performing group of Partners and fee earners. The Team The Dispute Resolution Department is a heavyweight litigation practice comprising: 12 Partners Consultant, Legal Directors & Counsel Senior Associates, Associates & Trainees The team advises on a broad range of high-value and complex disputes, including: Commercial litigation Intellectual property Insolvency Asset and debt recovery Commercial & residential property disputes Specialist areas including crime, sports, education and entertainment This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment handling sensitive, high-profile matters. Key responsibilities include: Complex diary and inbox management, ensuring seamless scheduling Acting as a first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service Drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence Managing physical and electronic client files Supporting case management and preparing documentation for hearings Coordinating travel, events and engagements Assisting with billing, time recording and invoice processing Supporting marketing activity, bids and website updates Handling highly confidential board-level and insurance documentation You'll be trusted with sensitive information and expected to operate with absolute discretion at all times. You will have: Proven experience as a Legal PA within a litigation/disputes team Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail A calm, professional telephone manner The ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines Strong proofreading, spelling and written communication skills Fast and accurate typing (minimum 65 wpm) Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom) Experience with SOS Connect, BigHand/Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax or iManage would be advantageous (training provided). For more information please apply directly.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Legal PA with a strong litigation background looking to join a highly regarded, boutique London law firm? We're working with a prestigious, long-established firm renowned for delivering top-tier legal services to private and commercial clients. Consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 , the firm is widely respected for its discretion, quality of work and collegiate culture. Their Dispute Resolution team is now seeking an exceptional Legal Personal Assistant to support a high-performing group of Partners and fee earners. The Team The Dispute Resolution Department is a heavyweight litigation practice comprising: 12 Partners Consultant, Legal Directors & Counsel Senior Associates, Associates & Trainees The team advises on a broad range of high-value and complex disputes, including: Commercial litigation Intellectual property Insolvency Asset and debt recovery Commercial & residential property disputes Specialist areas including crime, sports, education and entertainment This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment handling sensitive, high-profile matters. Key responsibilities include: Complex diary and inbox management, ensuring seamless scheduling Acting as a first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service Drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence Managing physical and electronic client files Supporting case management and preparing documentation for hearings Coordinating travel, events and engagements Assisting with billing, time recording and invoice processing Supporting marketing activity, bids and website updates Handling highly confidential board-level and insurance documentation You'll be trusted with sensitive information and expected to operate with absolute discretion at all times. You will have: Proven experience as a Legal PA within a litigation/disputes team Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail A calm, professional telephone manner The ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines Strong proofreading, spelling and written communication skills Fast and accurate typing (minimum 65 wpm) Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom) Experience with SOS Connect, BigHand/Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax or iManage would be advantageous (training provided). For more information please apply directly.
Paralegal - Litigation Location: Newport (Office Based)Salary: £26,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates)Interview Week: Starting week of 24th February 2026 Yolk Legal are partnering with a growing, specialist law firm in Newport with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, high-quality legal services across both business and private client work. The firm prides itself on strategic, cost-effective solutions and a personal approach to client care. The legal team handles a broad range of matters including commercial litigation, debt recovery, family disputes, insolvency, wills and inheritance disputes, employment, conveyancing and corporate agreements- giving you the chance for valuable exposure across a range of areas. This is a hands-on role within an established small team that values professionalism, collaboration and high standards of client service. What you will be doing as a Paralegal: We are seeking a results-driven Paralegal with previous paralegal or legal assistant experience (ideally with exposure to litigation) to support the firm's litigation team. While this role will focus heavily on litigation matters (approximately 90%), you will also be involved in supporting other legal work where needed due to the firm's diverse service offering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied legal work, thrives in a busy environment, and wants to develop their legal career long-term with genuine progression potential within the firm. Support fee earners in the litigation team with drafting letters, pleadings, and court documentation Assist with preparation of bundles, evidence collation, and file management Maintain case files and diary management to ensure compliance with deadlines Communicate with clients, courts and third parties in a professional manner Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documentation Assist with other legal work (e.g., family, corporate or debt recovery matters) when required Undertake routine legal research and factual summarising Update internal systems and databases to track case progression and performance Provide administrative support to the legal team as required The experience you will have as a Paralegal: Previous experience working in a legal support role such as paralegal or legal assistant. Experience in litigation support or strong interest in litigation Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong communicator (written and verbal) and customer-focused Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively Professional attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence and own transport, due to limited public transport access to the office Desirable: Experience with legal case management systems Understanding of civil procedure and court processes Exposure to other areas of law such as family or corporate work What you will get in this role: Supportive, collaborative small team with exposure to a variety of legal work Opportunity for long-term development and progression Real responsibility and direct involvement in case preparation and client communication Professional development opportunities through hands-on experience Important Information Applications close: 24th February 2026 Interviews start: Week commencing 23rd February 2026 The successful candidate must have a driving licence and own transport, as there are no practical public transport links to the office location. 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.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Paralegal - Litigation Location: Newport (Office Based)Salary: £26,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates)Interview Week: Starting week of 24th February 2026 Yolk Legal are partnering with a growing, specialist law firm in Newport with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, high-quality legal services across both business and private client work. The firm prides itself on strategic, cost-effective solutions and a personal approach to client care. The legal team handles a broad range of matters including commercial litigation, debt recovery, family disputes, insolvency, wills and inheritance disputes, employment, conveyancing and corporate agreements- giving you the chance for valuable exposure across a range of areas. This is a hands-on role within an established small team that values professionalism, collaboration and high standards of client service. What you will be doing as a Paralegal: We are seeking a results-driven Paralegal with previous paralegal or legal assistant experience (ideally with exposure to litigation) to support the firm's litigation team. While this role will focus heavily on litigation matters (approximately 90%), you will also be involved in supporting other legal work where needed due to the firm's diverse service offering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied legal work, thrives in a busy environment, and wants to develop their legal career long-term with genuine progression potential within the firm. Support fee earners in the litigation team with drafting letters, pleadings, and court documentation Assist with preparation of bundles, evidence collation, and file management Maintain case files and diary management to ensure compliance with deadlines Communicate with clients, courts and third parties in a professional manner Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documentation Assist with other legal work (e.g., family, corporate or debt recovery matters) when required Undertake routine legal research and factual summarising Update internal systems and databases to track case progression and performance Provide administrative support to the legal team as required The experience you will have as a Paralegal: Previous experience working in a legal support role such as paralegal or legal assistant. Experience in litigation support or strong interest in litigation Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong communicator (written and verbal) and customer-focused Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively Professional attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence and own transport, due to limited public transport access to the office Desirable: Experience with legal case management systems Understanding of civil procedure and court processes Exposure to other areas of law such as family or corporate work What you will get in this role: Supportive, collaborative small team with exposure to a variety of legal work Opportunity for long-term development and progression Real responsibility and direct involvement in case preparation and client communication Professional development opportunities through hands-on experience Important Information Applications close: 24th February 2026 Interviews start: Week commencing 23rd February 2026 The successful candidate must have a driving licence and own transport, as there are no practical public transport links to the office location. 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.
