Average Litigation Associate salary in Manchester

Job Title: Costs Litigation AssistantLocation: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary: We offer a Salary is £27,000 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achievedJob type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026Are you a Finance, Economics or Business Graduate?Want to try something different?About The Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. Don't worry you don't need to have experience in law! We believe that your degree experience will give you a great foundation to build on.We provide full training on all aspects of the role. You will have a work Buddy and work closely with your Line Manager.You will get involved in:Preparation of costs schedules for trial.Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges.Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates.Preparation of risk assessments.Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of costs negotiations and payments on account of cost.Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets.Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken.We offer a Salary is £27,000 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved.We have a cohort of Costs Litigation Assistants starting on Monday 19th January 2026. If you are available to start full time from then, we would love to hear from you.We set you up to succeed:We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it's owed.Training will be given in new starter groups and one to one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams).We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers.We deliver on progression:This role has great career progression routes such as:Trainee Costs Draftsperson: A tailored in-house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting)Trainee ACL lawyer, which is a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who haven't completed a law degree.Solicitors Training Contract to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree.What are we looking for?A degree such as Finance, Economics, Business or other similar degree.GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above.Excellent written and oral communication skills.The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information.Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure.The ability to work under your own initiative.Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages.About us:Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.We work hard and play hard:Law has always been seen as a challenging profession. Express Solicitors expect you to work hard for our clients. But we also love to have fun, with regular department socials, yearly Christmas parties (paid for by the business) and every other year a Summer social at the CEO's house paid for by James, himself.We are also have lots of other regular activities, with weekly football and netball games, a running club and a board game night.Benefits:Hybrid Working - 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation.23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Finance Graduate, Business Graduate, Economics Graduate, Cost Litigation Executive, Cost Litigation Administrator, Legal Administrators, Legal Assistant, Legal Cost Analysis may also be considered for this role.

Litigation Associate – Manchester A well-established specialist commercial law firm is looking to appoint a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with proven asset based lending experience to join its growing technical litigation team. The firm advises banks, lenders and financial institutions on a wide range of complex matters across asset finance and asset based lending, acting throughout the full credit lifecycle. The team is known for handling technically challenging and defended cases, including enforcement of security, guarantee claims, disputed recoveries and associated litigation. The role will involve: Managing a caseload of complex and defended asset based lending mattersAdvising on enforcement, recoveries, guarantees and security issuesHandling litigation from instruction through to resolution, including court attendance where requiredWorking closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, commercial solutionsSupporting and supervising junior team members where appropriate The firm is looking for: A qualified Solicitor or CILEX LawyerStrong and demonstrable asset based lending experience is essentialExperience within asset finance recoveries and/or complex litigationStrong technical ability, commercial awareness and client-facing skills Why apply: This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist practice with a strong reputation in the lending and recoveries market, offering high-quality work, a collaborative culture and flexible working arrangements. #INDCATN

My client is a growing, modern firm with a well-established Intellectual Property offering. It is known for its friendly, collaborative culture and commitment to developing and supporting its people. Working with a broad range of innovative clients across sectors such as sports, fashion and consumer brands, this firm offers an engaging environment where talented individuals can genuinely make an impact and contribute new ideas. About the Role This firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate with strong experience in IP litigation to join its respected team. You will work closely with senior lawyers and a high-performing group of Associates across multiple offices. You'll be involved in a diverse mix of contentious IP work, spanning trade marks, passing off, copyright, design rights and patents. This position is ideal for someone commercially minded, confident managing matters and keen to grow both legally and professionally in a supportive team. Key Responsibilities Handling and advising on a broad range of contentious IP matters, including: Trade mark and passing off disputesCopyright issuesDesign right mattersPatent-related disputes Managing your own caseload and contributing to the team's wider workflow Offering guidance and support to more junior colleagues Working positively and collaboratively within a motivated and inclusive team Taking part in BD and networking activities to strengthen the team's visibility Building relationships with clients operating in dynamic, brand-focused sectors Requirements At least 5 years' dedicated experience in Intellectual Property within a client-led environment Strong technical grounding in IP law across key contentious areas Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver concise, practical solutions Excellent drafting and communication abilities Solid academic background, ideally with a specialist IP qualification or equivalent experience Proactive interest in business development and marketing A supportive, team-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members A developing client network is beneficial but not necessary  Click on the link to apply or contact Antony Setford at G2 Legal for more information. #INDCATS