At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling diverse litigation matters and gain hands-on experience.
- Company: A supportive law firm with a close-knit litigation team in Ashbourne.
- Benefits: No billing targets, clear progression opportunities, and a focus on professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with senior lawyers and no glass ceiling for growth.
- Why this job: Build your career in specialist litigation while working on high-quality, varied cases.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with some litigation experience and a strong academic background.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Litigation Solicitor to join a busy and close-knit litigation team based in Ashbourne.
You will be involved in a broad range of litigation matters, including:
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Insolvency-related litigation
- Urgent injunctions and interim applications
We are looking for a bright, practical and driven junior solicitor who is eager to build a career in specialist litigation.
- Qualified Solicitor (02 PQE ideally; Some litigation experience (commercial, property or civil preferred)
- Strong academic background
- Ability to take ownership of work with appropriate supervision
- Interest in rural, agricultural or countryside-related matters (advantageous but not essential)
- Comfortable working closely with senior lawyers in a collaborative environment
- Genuinely interested in complex, varied litigation work
You will be joining a well-established litigation team comprising:
- ~3 Senior Lawyers
- ~1 Junior Solicitor
- ~56 Trainees across the wider firm
Supportive training and development culture
- No billing targets
- Clear progression opportunities with no glass ceiling
- High-quality, varied and engaging caseload
- Encouragement to develop autonomy with structured supervision
- High-quality Chancery-style litigation work
- Genuine progression opportunities
- No billing targets or rigid fee-earning pressure
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Senior Solicitor - Legal Services in Derby employer: Talent Finder
Join a dynamic and supportive litigation team in Ashbourne, where your career as a Senior Solicitor can flourish without the pressure of billing targets. Our collaborative work culture prioritises professional development, offering clear progression opportunities and a diverse caseload that keeps you engaged and challenged. With a focus on high-quality Chancery-style litigation, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their legal career.
