Dispute Resolution Solicitor 1+ PQE

Litigation Solicitor (1+ PQE) - Romford, Essex

An excellent opportunity for a junior Litigation Solicitor to develop their career alongside the firm's Senior Litigation Solicitor, gaining broad exposure to a genuinely varied caseload.

The Firm

This is a long-standing, multi-service practice with offices across Essex, having built a loyal client base over 70 years. The firm is Lexcel and CQS accredited, and acts for a wide range of commercial and private clients across litigation, property, family and private client work.

The firm has a strong reputation for personal, hands‑on client service, consistently reflected in excellent independent client reviews. It is a people‑focused business that invests in its staff, with a friendly, supportive working culture and genuine opportunities for progression.

The Role

You will work closely with and be supervised by the firm's Senior Litigation Solicitor, assisting on a broad and varied caseload of general litigation. The work will include but is not limited to assisting on matters for commercial and individual clients across inheritance disputes, landlord and tenant matters, breach of contract claims, debt recovery, insolvency, negligence and commercial litigation.

The firm is looking to grow out its contentious probate practice, so experience in this area would be advantageous, though not essential. This role offers a genuine opportunity to work closely with the department's senior solicitor, creating real scope for progression.

Requirements

• 1+ years PQE Solicitor with general litigation experience contentious probate experience is advantageous although not essential.

What's on Offer

• 28 days + bank holidays
• Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Salary c. £47-50K with up to 20% bonus

This is a stand‑out opportunity for an early‑career Litigation Solicitor to develop a broad skillset within a supportive team, with genuine long‑term progression on offer.