Litigation Solicitor, Financial Mis-selling

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Johnson Law Group</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</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 &amp; 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="{}">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>