Assistant Litigation Solicitor

Anglian Water Services

Litigation Assistant Solicitor managing civil litigation matters including debt recovery for Anglian Water. Contributing to high-quality legal services and outcomes while supporting community and environmental goals.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeHuntingdon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including debt recovery processes and compliance with Civil Procedure Rules. Capable of managing a varied caseload independently while providing legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified SolicitorCivil Litigation ExperienceDebt Recovery KnowledgeCounty Court ProceedingsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationDebt RecoveryCase Strategy DevelopmentEvidence AssessmentSettlement NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical Problem-SolvingCaseload ManagementAdvocacy ExperienceSupervision Experience

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationHandling Difficult Conversations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CILEX Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Civil Procedure RulesMonetary ClaimsCourt HearingsRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, including pursued and defended claims
Authorise and review case strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
Assess evidence, prioritise claims and determine appropriate routes to settlement or judgment
Represent the organisation at court hearings where required
Provide legal guidance to the business on debt recovery processes and policy
Collaborate with operational teams to support effective debt recovery activity
Ensure cases are progressed efficiently in line with court deadlines and procedures
Support team development through knowledge sharing and supervision where required
Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver consistent and effective legal support

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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