NQ Solicitor - Dispute Resolution in Worcester

What does the job involve?

Talbots Law is expanding its L500 ranked Dispute Resolution Department in Worcester and is looking for a talented NQ Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our growing team. Working alongside experienced lawyers and legal professionals, you will advise both individual and business clients on a broad spectrum of civil and commercial disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and strengthen your litigation expertise within a collaborative and highly regarded team. You'll enjoy exposure to a varied caseload, the support of experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the department.

You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary team that combines strong general litigation expertise with specialist knowledge across a range of contentious matters. The role offers quality work, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on behalf of clients across the region and beyond.

You’ll join one of the region’s largest independent law firms, combining high-quality work and structured progression with close access to experienced lawyers. As an employee-owned firm, we invest in long-term careers and share our success with the people who help create it.

• Advising individual and business clients on a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Managing disputes including private nuisance claims, easement and rights of way disputes, boundary disputes, Party Wall Act matters, TOLATA claims, defamation claims, professional negligence disputes, and general civil litigation.
• Running matters from initial instruction through to resolution while providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.
• Maintaining compliance with SRA regulations, Lexcel standards, Law Society quality requirements, SARs, and accounting procedures.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to strengthen client and referrer relationships.
• Delivering exceptional levels of client care and service at every stage of the client journey.

What do you need?

• Qualified Solicitor with pre or post qualification exposure to commercial and civil dispute resolution.
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• Effective interpersonal communication, and team-working skills, both written and verbal together with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach with the ability to use initiative and manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Interest in business development and building professional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal case management systems.

What do we offer?

As an employee-owned firm, we want everyone to share in our success and feel supported throughout their career. We offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Flexible and hybrid working options depending on the role and team.
• 28 days annual leave including your birthday and an additional ex-gratia day, plus UK bank holidays and long-service awards.
• Pension and protection including a 4% employer pension contribution and life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support including enhanced sick pay, a Medicash Health Cash Plan and financial-wellbeing provision.
• Employee savings and salary-sacrifice schemes alongside an annual contribution towards Talbots legal services.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 19 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

Talbots is one of the region’s largest independent law firms, with more than 600 employee-owners. We combine the quality of work, infrastructure and progression associated with a national practice with the accessibility, influence and regional relationships of an independent firm. Whether you are developing your specialism or ready to lead a team, you will have the platform, support and autonomy to make a meaningful impact—and share directly in the success you help create.