Litigation Executive/Solicitor

An established Top 200 UK law firm with a strong regional presence and a heritage dating back to 1856 is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor to join its growing Dispute Resolution team in Newark, Nottinghamshire. With a focus on client service and technical excellence, the firm is known for providing a wide range of legal and wealth management services across the Midlands.

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Staff discount on legal services

• Income protection

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• Salary exchange pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and structured legal professional to take on a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters and work within a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters independently

• Provide practical, solution-focused legal advice to a wide range of clients

• Convert enquiries and quotations into new business

• Work closely with colleagues and contribute to business development and marketing activity

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments in dispute resolution

• Adhere to firm-wide financial and compliance procedures, including accurate time recording, billing, and risk management

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Litigation Executive

• Experience managing your own caseload of civil litigation matters

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

• Professional, confident, and client-focused

• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

• Familiarity with SOS Connect or other case management systems

• Experience using HR or legal admin systems (e.g. CIPHR)

• Commercial mindset with a focus on generating new work

• Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:15 (36.25 hours/week)

• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience