Dispute Resolution Lawyer at Legal Firm
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer looking for a new opportunity? Join our client’s award-winning Legal firm, a 2 Yorkshire Legal Award winner, and take your career to the next level. Our client is seeking a talented individual with 5 years PQE or equivalent to join their Dispute Resolution Team in York or another North Yorkshire office.
Role Overview: As a key member of their Dispute Resolution Team, you will:
1. File Management: Ensure file management and working practices align with the firm’s Policies, Plans, and Procedures, and follow Departmental Guidelines.
2. Client Service: Provide a caring, quality service to clients, adhering to the firm’s plans and targets.
3. Case Conduct: Manage your own cases and assist other fee-earners and partners in delivering advice and representation.
4. Timely Service: Ensure timely delivery of services, keeping clients regularly informed on progress and costs.
5. Professional Development: Develop and maintain competencies necessary for high-standard service, and maintain records of professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
6. Handle a diverse range of Commercial and Civil Disputes, Landlord and Tenant issues, Debt recovery, and Neighbour disputes.
7. Assist Directors in implementing the firm’s vision and strategy.
8. Engage in business development and meet clients face-to-face.
9. Communicate confidently with clients and potential clients.
10. Manage workflows, meet and exceed deadlines and targets.
Candidate Requirements:
11. Sound knowledge of all usual Dispute Resolution areas.
12. Proven track record in business development and client interactions.
13. Excellent communication skills.
14. Ability to manage own workflows effectively.
Benefits:
15. Competitive salary and benefits package.
16. days holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
17. Birthday off work.
18. Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
19. Staff Discounts and more.