Civil Litigation Solicitor

Civil Litigation Solicitor / 3+ PQE/ West Yorkshire / £55,000 (DOE) / This role offers a standout opportunity to develop your career within a leading firm’s civil litigation team – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref:1890

JOB TITLE: Civil Litigation Solicitor                 
PQE REQUIRED: 3+      
LOCATION: West Yorkshire                
SALARY: Up to £55,000 (DOE)                    

THE ROLE:
You will act for clients on consumer contract disputes, including new-build issues, misrepresentation and professional negligence. You will provide clear and accurate legal advice, set realistic expectations and guide clients through decisions and next steps in a straightforward and accessible way. You will take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs, while keeping accurate and up-to-date system records.
Supervision of junior colleagues will be a key part of the role including reviewing correspondence and court documents, conducting weekly file reviews and providing mentoring and day-to-day support to build their skills. You will also contribute to continuous improvement by helping to develop best practice, enhance product performance and improve the customer experience where new ideas will be encouraged and valued.


THE CANDIDATE:
You will be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years’ PQE. You should have a background in handling consumer contract and professional negligence disputes across fast, intermediate and multi-track claims. You will be able to collaborate effectively with the wider team and support others in developing their technical and complex case handling abilities. Experience using a Case Management System is essential, along with previous experience in supervision, mentoring or team development.

THE FIRM:
The firm is undergoing a major period of transformation with innovation, collaboration and an outstanding customer experience shaping its future. Its legal teams are central to this journey, supporting clients through some of life’s most difficult moments by combining empathy with strong technical expertise. They work in a fast-paced environment that remains genuinely supportive.

PACKAGE:
The firm boasts an attractive benefits package:
• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% Annual performance-based bonus
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• And much more…

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.