Civil Litigation Lawyer

Location: Sharston, M22 4SN

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Company: Express Solicitors – Established in 2000, award‑winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, serving clients nationwide.

About the 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.

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.
• Provide cover to the litigation team 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 the Proclaim case‑management system.
• Re‑train positions are offered for solicitors with at least 2 years of civil litigation background – full training will be provided.

Salary & Hours

• Basic salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience.
• Working hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 3/2 hybrid pattern after probation.
• 23 days holiday (rising to 26 days) plus bank/public holidays.
• 3 holiday buy‑backs and an extra birthday holiday after the service length requirement.
• Private medical insurance after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
• On‑site gym, netball/football teams, 10 km Manchester team and more.
• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm‑wide social budget.

Recruitment Process

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

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and support retraining for suitable candidates with a strong legal background.

Application

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