Job Description

We are seeking a Litigation Lawyer with 4+ years' experience to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled litigator to handle a varied caseload, provide expert legal advice, and represent clients in court and dispute resolution matters.



This permanent role offers a competitive salary and an attractive staff benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities

Deal with new enquiries and manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters, including commercial, civil, and property disputes. Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, assessing risks and potential outcomes. Represent clients in court, tribunals, and mediation proceedings. Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, witness statements, and contracts. Engage in negotiations to resolve disputes efficiently before trial when appropriate. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear and timely updates. Stay up to date with legal developments and case law relevant to litigation. Ensure all legal proceedings comply with professional and regulatory standards.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience). Automatic enrolment in the company's pension scheme. Comprehensive staff benefits. Friendly, supportive, and inclusive team culture. Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.

How to Apply:

Please send your full CV and current salary to Director and Practice Manager: joanne.ormston@pearsonlegal.co.uk. No Agencies please.

Staff Benefits

Staff Members at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers can enjoy the following benefits:


29 days holiday per annum including Christmas and birthday day off plus all statutory Bank Holidays Flexible working Enhanced Sick allowance Death in service benefit Auto-enrolment pension scheme Annual discretionary firm bonus scheme Birthday day off Discounted legal fees for staff and family members Medical Benefits Free eye tests Great staff events Annual Senior Staff Dinner Great training and development A chance to work with our charities Christmas shutdown Dress down Fridays Car parking permit (where applicable) Company Mobile telephone (where applicable) Payment of professional subscriptions and memberships * Mental health and wellbeing - Access to a free employee 24/7 helpline facility