Civil Litigation Locum Lawyer

Job Title: Civil Litigation Locum Lawyer

Location: Sharston, M22 4SN

Salary: Hourly rate between £25 and £45 depending on grade

Job type: Flexible on number of days and hours up to 40, Locum

About us:

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Locum to provide interim support within our litigation team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of civil disputes, ensuring high-quality legal advice and representation is delivered to clients while maintaining compliance with regulatory and firm standards.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a full range of civil litigation matters, which may include, subrogated recoveries, housing disrepair, debt recovery and enforcement.
• Advise clients on the merits of their case, potential risks, and available options.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, and correspondence.
• Prepare cases for hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct advocacy at interim hearings where appropriate.
• Manage files from instruction to conclusion with minimal supervision.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with SRA regulations, GDPR, and firm procedures.
• Support the litigation team by providing cover during periods of absence or increased workload.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong civil litigation experience.
• Proven track record in independently managing a varied litigation caseload.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong client care skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Adaptability to quickly integrate into new teams and systems.
• Experience on proclaim case management system

Salary & Hours:

• Hourly rate between £25 and £45 depending on grade
• Flexible on number of days and hours up to 40
• Hybrid working available

Recruitment Process:

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Civil Litigation Legal Advisor, Civil Litigation Legal Counsel, Corporate Lawyer, Corporate Solicitor may also be considered for this role.