Full-Time Litigation Lawyer Newcastle Upon Tyne area

Samuels Solicitors LLP have an exciting opportunity for a full-time (although part-time may be considered) professional and client-focussed litigation lawyer to join our expanding team. We are a firm with an appetite for growth with two well-established regional offices.  This post may initially require you to work remotely from home in the Newcastle area, with a view to office based or hybrid working in that vicinity alongside one of our senior associate solicitors in the very near future.

What you can offer:

We are looking for someone with a solid knowledge of  litigation,  with a  particular interest in  building disputes, housing disrepair, landlord and tenant, neighbour and boundary disputes. You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with good advising skills and the confidence to deal with urgent matters under pressure.

You will be able to build relationships with clients, agents and others and ensure that client needs are met. You will have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.

We will expect you to be comfortable working as part of the wider litigation team and also independently building your own caseload. You will be an excellent communicator and have 3+ years PQE or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Stimulating and rewarding career within a firm with an appetite for growth
• Supportive working environment with an open-door policy.

Salary: Negotiable

If you have a great attitude, are looking for a step up or a new challenge and enjoy providing an excellent service to clients, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV with a covering letter setting out what you would bring to the role to exc@samuels-solicitors.co.uk with the subject line: “Litigation Application”. Please include all your details and salary expectations.

Applicants who are successful on application will be notified by email to schedule an interview.