Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award‑winning law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester and serving clients nationwide, we are proud of our 5‑star Trustpilot rating and our commitment to helping injured people.

Role

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join our Consumer 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.

Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for our clients.

We welcome applications from lawyers with a personal injury background seeking to retrain – full support and training will be provided.

We offer a generous commission structure with no hurdles, no caps, and rewards for the success of every case you bring to completion.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of civil litigation matters, including 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.
• Re‑train positions are also offered for a solicitor with a strong civil litigation background of at least 2 years; full training will be provided.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience, plus a very generous commission scheme paid monthly in arrears.
• Standard working hours: 8:30am‑5:30pm Monday‑Thursday, 8:30am‑5pm Friday.
• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
• 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days plus public/bank holidays.
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service.
• 3 holiday buy‑backs per year after 1 year of service.
• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.
• Enhanced maternity leave payment if you have over 1 year’s tenure; further enhanced at over 4 years’ service.
• Death in service.
• Team activities: netball/football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm‑wide social budget.
• Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity and Inclusion.
• Other benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit and optional flu jab.

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams and will include scenario‑based questioning.

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Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom