Job Description

Are you a bright, driven lawyer ready to develop your career in Dispute Resolution?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing team within a progressive, full-service law firm. Working closely with an experienced senior solicitor, you'll be involved in high-quality contentious work and have the support to broaden your skills and grow with the team.

About the Role

We're looking for a Junior Dispute Resolution Solicitor (around 2+ years' PQE) to join our newly forming Dispute Resolution team. You'll support the development of this growing practice while managing your own caseload, with guidance from a senior solicitor and collaboration with colleagues across the firm.

You'll assist and advise clients on a wide range of civil and commercial disputes, including:

Contractual disputes Property and land disputes Shareholder and partnership disputes Contentious probate Debt recovery Professional negligence claims
This role is perfect for someone who is commercially aware, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking for a chance to play a meaningful part in building a valued service within an ambitious and people-focused firm.

Why join Atkins Dellow?

We're not your typical law firm. We're a fast-growing, broad-service practice with offices across Suffolk and London, known for delivering first-class legal advice with energy, warmth, and clarity.

Atkins Dellow is home to a down-to- earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. We combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture - collaborative, supportive, and ambitious.

You'll be joining a firm that:

Is genuinely people-first, valuing individuals and their development Encourages new ideas and fresh thinking Invests in modern tools and processes to support better outcomes Offers meaningful career progression in a supportive environment

What we're looking for

2+ years PQE in general civil, property, consumer or commercial litigation A solid grounding in handling disputes and client matters Strong legal research, drafting, and communication skills An eagerness to develop professionally and contribute to team growth A practical, commercially sensible approach to problem solving Collaborative and adaptable - able to work well with colleagues across departments

Working arrangements

Typically in one of our offices depending on geographical convenience, needs of clients and the team, occasional days from home Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Occasional travel between offices may be required Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced holiday entitlement
We are committed to recruiting on merit and suitability for every role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are considered fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, age and any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunity at every stage of the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Life insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bury St. Edmunds IP29 5ND

Application deadline: 07/07/2025