Litigation Solicitor, Financial Mis-selling
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Johnson Law Group</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>We are actively looking for litigation solicitors with experience in claimant consumer litigation and financial mis-selling claims.</p>
<p>JLG is looking for a senior solicitor with 5–10 years PQE who can oversee and assist the Head of Department in driving forward litigated and non-litigated financial mis-selling cases within the firm’s Motor Finance Mis-selling team.</p>
<p><strong>Relevant Experience</strong></p>
<p>The ideal candidate will have experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>Running a large caseload while supervising a team of fee earners handling high volumes of cases</li>
<li>Mapping out and implementing case management workflows to streamline processes</li>
<li>Creating procedures and precedents and rolling out training to staff</li>
<li>Managing a fully litigated caseload for at least 5 years</li>
<li>Drafting complaint letters, DSARs, Letters of Claim, court documentation, and client-facing legal correspondence</li>
<li>Managing teams while continuing to fee earn personally</li>
<li>Meeting and exceeding targets and KPIs</li>
<li>Handling evidence gathering, disclosure, statements of truth, interlocutory applications, and service of documents</li>
<li>Managing costs recovery strategy, costs schedules, negotiations, and detailed assessments</li>
</ul>
<p>Candidates should also possess:</p>
<ul>
<li>In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)</li>
<li>Experience with County Court and High Court claims processes</li>
<li>Knowledge of:</li>
<ul>
<li>Part 36 offers</li>
<li>Disclosure</li>
<li>Forms H & Q</li>
<li>Settlement orders</li>
<li>Trial bundle preparation</li>
<li>Briefing counsel</li>
<li>Costs schedules, negotiations, and detailed assessments</li>
</ul>
<li>Understanding of pre-action protocols, Conditional Fee Agreements, and Damages Based Agreements</li>
<li>Ability to devise tactics and processes to maximise costs recovery</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Profile</strong></p>
<p>As a prospective candidate, you should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and maintain a smart professional appearance. You should be hardworking, thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and communicate calmly and effectively with clients and colleagues.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements (Must Have)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Qualified Solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE)</li>
<li>Strong organisational and administrative skills</li>
<li>Careful attention to detail</li>
<li>Ability to understand and follow documented processes and procedures</li>
<li>Ability to train junior staff and create training manuals</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise and multitask</li>
<li>High level of professionalism and strong work ethic</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Proficient in all MS Office applications</li>
<li>Critical thinking skills</li>
<li>Ability to thrive in a team environment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Job Type: Full-time, office based</li>
<li>Schedule: Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Office Location: Chancery Place, Manchester City Centre</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Join Johnson Law Group</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At JLG, we believe that impactful work begins with passionate people. Joining our Manchester team means being part of an international firm that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the legal proceedings, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to be part of a team that’s reshaping how consumer litigation is delivered. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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