Litigation Lawyer

Litigation Lawyer

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Spider Web Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage property litigation cases and provide top-notch legal advice to clients.
  • Company: Join Ellisons, a Top 200 UK law firm with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and health support.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent growth opportunities in a respected firm.
  • Why this job: Develop your career in a supportive team while making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience in property litigation and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 Β£ per year.

Ellisons is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to support a Property Litigation Partner on a full-time, permanent basis, based in our Bury St Edmunds office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established and highly regarded team, advising a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial matters while developing your career within one of the region's leading law firms.

Fantastic company benefits include:

  • Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
  • Employee Benefits: Flexible and hybrid working, generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, health and wellbeing support, life cover and income protection.

About the role

As a Litigation Lawyer, you will join our highly regarded Property Litigation team, working with an established client base and longstanding relationships across the local community. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive lawyer with a strong background in litigation to further develop their career within a Top 200 UK law firm.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
  • Provide high-quality legal advice and practical solutions to clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering exceptional levels of service.
  • Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Dispute Resolution team.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
  • Maintain high standards of technical expertise, professionalism, and client care.

About you

As a Litigation Lawyer, you will have some experience in property litigation, with the opportunity to develop into a specialist role, potentially from a generalist litigation background. Confident in managing your own caseload, ideally with 5 years PQE. You will be motivated, proactive, and commercially aware, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service. You will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, alongside a flair for business development and networking. Organised and driven, always ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to achieve positive outcomes for clients and contribute to business development activities that strengthen Ellisons' reputation within the local community.

About Ellisons

Ellisons is a Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established, and fastest-growing firms. With over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership, we have built a reputation for trusted advice, exceptional client service, and long-standing relationships. As proud members of the Alliott Global Alliance, we combine strong regional roots with international reach, providing outstanding opportunities for both our clients and our people.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Litigation Lawyer role and would like to be considered, please apply with an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please ensure applications are submitted via the apply link. If you wish to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager or HR to find out more about the role, a contact method can be provided upon request.

Litigation Lawyer employer: Spider Web Recruitment Ltd

Ellisons is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to developing talent within the firm, you will thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to a highly regarded Property Litigation team in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.

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We think you need these skills to ace Litigation Lawyer

Property Litigation
Legal Advice
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Collaboration
Technical Expertise
Professionalism