Head of Civil Litigation Department

3 weeks ago


South West England, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join Simpson Judge Ltd as a Head of Department in our busy Civil Litigation team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a general civil litigation workload, predominantly consisting of contested probate claims, as well as other commercial and civil litigation matters such as TOLATA, professional negligence, construction disputes, and debt recovery actions.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Manage building and construction disputes.
  2. Oversee debt recovery and enforcement actions.
  3. Assist in freeholder and leaseholder disputes.
  4. Navigate Inheritance Act claims, disputed wills, and contested probate cases.
  5. Handle various property disputes.
  6. Manage professional negligence claims against solicitors.

Requirements
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Solicitor with a proven track record of success in head of department roles. You will have a strong understanding of civil litigation and be able to lead a team of experienced solicitors and paralegals.

About Us
Simpson Judge Ltd is a leading law firm that provides a range of legal services to national businesses, SMEs, and high net worth individuals. We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment that allows our employees to excel in their careers.

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