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Assistant Litigation Solicitor

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Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters,

Requirements Summary

Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters,

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OtherAssistant

Requirements

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Responsibilities

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Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, including pursued and defended claims

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Authorise and review case strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements

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Assess evidence, prioritise claims and determine appropriate routes to settlement or judgment

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Represent the organisation at court hearings where required

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Provide legal guidance to the business on debt recovery processes and policy

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Collaborate with operational teams to support effective debt recovery activity

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Ensure cases are progressed efficiently in line with court deadlines and procedures

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Support team development through knowledge sharing and supervision where required

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Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver consistent and effective legal support

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner with experience in civil litigation (5+ Years)

Strong knowledge of debt recovery and monetary claims

Experience of county court proceedings and Civil Procedure Rules

Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills, including confidence in handling difficult conversations

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability

Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills

Confident using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint

Desirable: Advocacy experience, supervision experience, and understanding of regulated environments. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

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At Anglian Water, we’re driven by purpose — delivering essential services while protecting the environment and supporting our communities. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative in-house legal team, managing meaningful litigation work and contributing directly to business outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, work closely with stakeholders and build your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

✓26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

✓Flexible working options

✓Private health care

✓Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 6%

✓Life assurance at eight times your salary

✓Annual bonus

✓Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage

✓Personal medical assessments

✓Virtual GP service

✓Cancer screening

✓Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits

✓Lifestyle savings including discounts on retail, travel and utilities

✓Employee Assistance Programme

✓Volunteer days

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.

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