Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Bury – £34,000 - £40,000

Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Location: Bury
PQE: Newly Qualified - 2 Years
 
Are you a litigation solicitor looking for a role where you can make a real impact?
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team handling civil and property disputes, including landlord and tenant matters, possession proceedings, and occasional insolvency work.
 
You will work closely with highly experienced solicitors in a supportive and collaborative environment, while taking ownership of your own caseload and helping to shape the future of the department.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a varied caseload of civil and property litigation, including general disputes, landlord and tenant, and possession proceedings etc.
  • Take responsibility for your own files while working with guidance from senior team members
  • Support colleagues and contribute to the smooth running of the department
  • Help develop the department and contribute to business development initiatives
  • Respond to client queries promptly, delivering high quality service and building strong client relationships
  • Ensure compliance with professional regulations and industry best practice
About You
  • Newly qualified solicitor or up to 2-3 years PQE in litigation
  • Confident handling cases from client intake through to resolution
  • Strong legal knowledge with attention to detail
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills, able to prioritise a busy workload
  • Collaborative team player with strong client-facing skills
  • Ambitious and motivated to grow within a busy, supportive litigation team
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop a varied litigation career, work closely with experienced colleagues, and contribute to the growth of a well-regarded department.

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Civil Litigation
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £34,000 - £40,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Bury
  • Reference: 1309661

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