Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
NQ-2 PQE Litigation Associate
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Litigation Associate (NQ-2 PQE) | London | Hybrid Working
I'm currently working with a growing London-based law firm that is looking to add a Litigation Associate to its expanding disputes team.
This role would suit a newly qualified solicitor through to approximately 2 years' PQE with experience in litigation, dispute resolution or commercial disputes.
The team is handling a broad range of contentious matters and is looking for someone who enjoys the litigation process, is keen to develop their technical skills and wants to be part of a growing practice with genuine scope for progression.
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The Role
- Drafting correspondence, court documents and settlement documentation
- Conducting legal and factual research
- Supporting on a broad range of litigation matters
- Managing aspects of files and progressing matters independently
- Liaising with clients, counsel and the courts
- Opportunity to develop alongside a growing London disputes team
What They're Looking For
- NQ to 2 years' PQE
- Litigation / disputes experience
- Strong drafting and organisational skills
- Comfortable with both procedural and substantive litigation work
- Ambitious and interested in growing with a developing practice
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What's On Offer
- Flexible working arrangements
- Broad disputes exposure
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
The role does involve a significant amount of litigation process work, so it would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail of litigation and is looking to build strong technical foundations while developing wider disputes experience.
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