Solicitor - Civil Litigation Job
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
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£51,600
Going rate
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Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 Clears | £41,300 Clears | £46,500 Misses | £51,600 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Department: Civil Liberties
Location: Wigan WN3 5BA and hybrid working
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Dependent on experience
- Are you qualified solicitor and looking for a new challenge?
- Do you have experience in Personal Injury law, actions against public bodies or Civil Litigation experience?
- Do you want to gain invaluable experience and get stuck into high value work?
- What about working for a resilient and inclusive law firm who are committed to you and your and career.
We are looking for an experienced civil litigator to join our nationally recognised civil liberties team, to specialise in bringing claims against public authorities.
The team predominantly work on abuse related claims brought on behalf of Claimants against Local Authorities and Police Forces.
All claims require knowledge and experience in Civil Litigation and incorporate elements of Personal Injury Law.
The role provides the opportunity to retrain and transfer your skills as a Civil Litigator to this varied and interesting yet niche area of law.
What makes this role so great?
Here at Stephensons we are one firm working together, with each other for others. We have cultivated a fantastic recipe of a down to earth, friendly ethos, blended with professionalism.
We provide great work, but don’t believe that it has to come at a price! We pride ourselves on providing excellent work life balance, by offering and promoting fantastic working from home arrangements and flexible working hours.
About You:
We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss workplace adjustments or support that help you perform at your best.
You will need to be a Qualified Solicitor of at least three years post qualification experience with a current practicing certificate.
We will consider those with specific experience in claims of personal injury, actions against public bodies and candidates with general civil litigation experience.
Most importantly, you’ll share our values of approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.
About the Team:
Our Civil Liberties & Public Law team are nationally recognised and have been involved in a substantial number of high profile cases which have led to changes in the law.
Please click here for details about our Civil Liberties & Public Law team.
About Us:
Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. Recognised as a Sunday Time Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 and Investors in People Gold accredited, we are committed to helping our people thrive. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.
Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us.
What else can we offer you?
Click here to view details of our benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Competitive annual leave increasing with service
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits*
- Well-being support package
- Free parking
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Holiday buy & sell scheme*
- Season ticket & travel support
- Payroll giving scheme
- Social events & clubs
- Internal referral scheme
- Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
- Early monthly pay scheme
- Will writing service*
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work
- Subject to qualifying service requirements
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Not necessarily. Stephensons Solicitors LLP holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.