Litigation Lawyer

Litigation Lawyer – Ellisons is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join the Dispute Resolution Team on a full-time, permanent basis, based in our Chelmsford, Essex office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial Litigation Lawyer to work with an established and highly regarded team, advising a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial matters while developing your career within one of the region's leading law firms.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
• Employee Benefits: Flexible and hybrid working, generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, health and wellbeing support, life cover and income protection. .

About the role:

As a Litigation Lawyer, you will join our highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, working with an established client base and longstanding relationships across the local community. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive lawyer with a strong background in litigation to further develop their career within a Top 200 UK law firm.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and practical solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering exceptional levels of service.
• Support business development initiatives and help expand the firm's presence and offering.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Maintain high standards of technical expertise, professionalism, and client care.

About you:

As a Litigation Lawyer, you will have some experience in property litigation, with the opportunity to develop into a specialist role, potentially from a generalist litigation background, with the confidence to manage your own caseload effectively. You will be motivated, proactive, and commercially aware, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service and building long-term client relationships.

You will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, together with a flair for business development and networking. Organised and driven, you will enjoy working collaboratively and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards and delivering outstanding client care is essential.

About Ellisons:

Ellisons is a Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established, and fastest-growing firms. With over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership, we have built a reputation for trusted advice, exceptional client service, and long-standing relationships. As proud members of the Alliott Global Alliance, we combine strong regional roots with international reach, providing outstanding opportunities for both our clients and our people.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Litigation Lawyer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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