NQ Civil and Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Civil/Commercial Litigation Solicitor - NQ to 2 Years PQE - Bury (Greater Manchester)
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
PQE Level: Newly Qualified to 2 Years PQE
Salary: Competitive / Market rate
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Area of Law: Civil & Commercial Litigation

A well-established and respected law firm in North Manchester is looking to recruit a junior Civil/Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its growing litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified solicitor to develop their skills in a broad range of contentious matters while working in a friendly, client-focused environment.

The Role
You will be joining a busy litigation team that handles a diverse caseload of both civil and commercial disputes. The role offers early responsibility and direct client contact, with the support and mentoring needed to help you progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a mixed caseload of litigation matters including contractual disputes, debt recovery, landlord & tenant disputes, professional negligence, and contentious probate
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and legal correspondence
• Attending court hearings, client meetings, and settlement negotiations
• Supporting senior solicitors on more complex matters and larger disputes
• Engaging in business development and networking activities to help grow the department

About You

• This role would suit a commercially minded and confident junior solicitor with a solid foundation in litigation gained during training or post-qualification experience.

You will ideally have:

• NQ to 2 years' PQE in civil and/or commercial litigation
• A practical, solution-focused approach to resolving disputes
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong drafting and legal research capabilities
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business development

Why Apply?

• Work closely with experienced litigators in a supportive team environment
• Access a varied caseload with real responsibility from an early stage
• Develop your litigation career with genuine progression opportunities
• Be part of a long-standing firm with a strong local and regional reputation
• Office based in Bury, offering an excellent alternative to city centre commuting

For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge