Civil Litigation Associate Solicitor; Maternity Cover

Civil Litigation Associate Solicitor (Maternity Cover)

Job type: Full-time (35 hours/week)

Start date: May 2026

Salary: Competitive

A well‑established, multi‑office law firm in London is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join their team on a maternity cover contract. The firm is known for its commitment to high‑quality service, strong client relationships, and a supportive working culture. They pride themselves on accessibility, professionalism, and recruiting exceptional legal talent.

The firm is looking for a high‑calibre Civil Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years  PQE. The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload, demonstrate strong client care skills, and communicate confidently at all levels. While this is a maternity cover position, there is potential for the role to transition into a permanent opportunity.

• Managing a broad range of civil litigation matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Providing accurate cost estimates to new clients
• Opening files and progressing matters in accordance with firm procedures and SRA requirements
• Supporting business development initiatives and attending networking events on behalf of the firm

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years  PQE in Civil Litigation
• Strong experience in property litigation matters
• Ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships internally and externally
• Calm, confident approach when handling sensitive or challenging conversations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Experience using legal case management software

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please apply ASAP.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.