Litigation Lawyer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28.96 to £37.91 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | South East London, London, SE1 5EZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP225092CT1757-OR22706-10022026 |
Summary
Litigation Lawyer needed in South East London Paying £28.96 per hr ref OR22706
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a busy and diverse caseload of litigation matters
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and court documents
- Conducting legal research and providing high‑quality advice
- Preparing cases for hearings, trials, and mediations
- Representing clients at court, tribunals, or alternative dispute resolution
- Engaging in settlement negotiations
- Maintaining excellent client relationships
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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