Litigation Legal Executive

Are you an experienced Litigation Legal Executive looking to join a highly regarded national law firm where you'll handle a genuinely varied caseload and enjoy the flexibility of fully remote or hybrid working?

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Our client is looking to recruit a Solicitor, FCILEx or senior fee-earning paralegal to join its specialist Contract Resolution Group, part of a successful Civil Litigation Division.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Legal Executive to work on a broad range of contractual disputes within a supportive and collaborative team, acting for both Claimants and Defendants across a diverse mix of high-quality work.
The Role You'll manage your own caseload of fast, intermediate and multi-track civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on contractual disputes. The work is varied, intellectually stimulating and includes both insurance-funded and privately instructed matters.
Typical work includes:
Commercial contract disputes
Consumer contract claims
Misrepresentation
Professional negligence
Construction disputes
Sale of goods and services claims
You'll work with both individual and commercial clients, progressing matters from instruction through to resolution while maintaining excellent client service throughout.
About You The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or possess equivalent experience and will be confident managing their own caseload of civil litigation matters.
You'll ideally have:
Experience handling contract-based disputes across Fast and Multi-Track claims
Strong organisational and case management skills
A pragmatic, commercial approach to problem solving
Excellent communication and client care skills
Experience using case management systems
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Experience working with insurance-funded clients would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
The Team You'll join an experienced and supportive litigation team that places real emphasis on teamwork, knowledge sharing and professional development. Working alongside experienced lawyers, you'll benefit from ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while handling a broad range of challenging and rewarding work.
What's on Offer? Hybrid or fully remote working
High-quality and varied civil litigation work
Health Cash Plan
Gym and lifestyle benefits
Generous annual leave and wellbeing benefits
Recognition and referral schemes
Development opportunities and routes to further qualification
Inclusive and supportive working environment with a strong commitment to diversity and sustainability
How to Apply
If you would be interested in this Leeds-based litigation role, please contact Helen Mauborgne.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. xwzovoh For full terms, please visit our website.