Litigation Solicitor, Financial Mis-selling

About Johnson Law Group 

We are actively looking for litigation solicitors with experience in claimant consumer litigation and financial mis-selling claims.

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.

Relevant Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Running a large caseload while supervising a team of fee earners handling high volumes of cases
• Mapping out and implementing case management workflows to streamline processes
• Creating procedures and precedents and rolling out training to staff
• Managing a fully litigated caseload for at least 5 years
• Drafting complaint letters, DSARs, Letters of Claim, court documentation, and client-facing legal correspondence
• Managing teams while continuing to fee earn personally
• Meeting and exceeding targets and KPIs
• Handling evidence gathering, disclosure, statements of truth, interlocutory applications, and service of documents
• Managing costs recovery strategy, costs schedules, negotiations, and detailed assessments

Candidates should also possess:

• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Experience with County Court and High Court claims processes
• Knowledge of:
• Part 36 offers
• Disclosure
• Forms H & Q
• Settlement orders
• Trial bundle preparation
• Briefing counsel
• Costs schedules, negotiations, and detailed assessments
• Understanding of pre-action protocols, Conditional Fee Agreements, and Damages Based Agreements
• Ability to devise tactics and processes to maximise costs recovery

Profile

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.

Requirements (Must Have)

• Qualified Solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow documented processes and procedures
• Ability to train junior staff and create training manuals
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• High level of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time, office based
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Office Location: Chancery Place, Manchester City Centre

Why Join Johnson Law Group 

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.