Litigation Solicitor
9 days ago
Manchester
Qualified Solicitor – Financial Litigation Location: Manchester City Centre Salary: Commensurate with experience + quarterly bonus Type: Full-time | Office-based Simpson Judge Legal is currently working with a dynamic and fast-growing litigation firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, which is looking to appoint a Qualified Solicitor to join its expanding Financial Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation solicitor who is passionate about consumer justice and thrives on challenging the misconduct of major financial institutions. The firm acts for individuals in high-profile claims against lenders and finance providers, including Plevin / PPI, motor finance, and secret commission claims. The Role You will manage a varied and litigated caseload from start to finish, with exposure across Small Track, Fast Track, and Multi Track matters. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the team. Key Responsibilities • Managing a litigated caseload independently across Small, Fast and Multi Track claims, • Reviewing and assessing claim merits and advising clients accordingly, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, skeleton arguments and settlement documentation, • Preparing trial bundles and ensuring matters are trial-ready, • Pursuing disclosure and analysing complex financial documentation, • Conducting and/or preparing for Preliminary, Directions and Allocation Hearings, • Supervising paralegal work, including reviewing and signing off documentation, • Keeping up to date with legal developments in financial litigation and consumer credit, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships and delivering excellent client care, • Contributing positively to a collaborative, high-performing team environment Candidate Profile • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in financial litigation or consumer credit disputes, • Proven experience managing a litigated caseload to a high standard, • Strong drafting, advocacy and legal research skills, • Demonstrable experience handling Fast Track and Multi Track matters, • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is highly desirable, • Confident, professional communicator with strong client-handling skills, • Highly organised with the ability to manage court deadlines effectively Personal Attributes • Resilient, determined and motivated by achieving results for clients, • Commercially aware and client-focused, • Proactive problem-solver with excellent attention to detail, • Team player who contributes positively to a supportive and driven culture What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, dependent on experience, • Quarterly bonus structure, • Clear and genuine opportunities for career progression, • Flexible working hours (flexitime), • Company pension, • Casual dress code, • Company events and a positive, inclusive working environment, • This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor seeking a challenging and rewarding litigation role, where your work will make a real difference and where long-term progression is genuinely encouraged. If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please get in touch with Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge