Litigation Solicitor
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This well-regarded Legal 500 firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor (1yr+ PQE) to join their team in Ashford, Kent. If you're looking forward-thinking and progressive firm with accessible career progression pathways, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.
The Firm & Role
1. This firm is steeped in history and heavily embedded in the Kent community and across the wider South East area, having been in operation for over 300 years. They are a first choice for many individuals and businesses and have built a solid foundation of generational clients.
2. They have a number of Legal 500 and Chambers ranked practices, with an impressive cohort of lawyers who have received recognition as leading individuals and next generation partners.
3. In addition to their core practice areas like property, private client, employment and litigation they have built a reputation for their expertise in more niche areas like agricultural property, farming and charities/not-for-profit.
4. You will run your own mixed caseload including commercial/residential landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery, partnership disputes and contentious probate. Alternatively you may be a sector specialist in property litigation or contested probate as the department is looking at growth across a range of contentious areas
Requirements:
5. Civil or Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 1 year PQE. In addition, more senior candidates are also encouraged to apply
6. Excellent communication skills and a team player
7. Proven track record in handling a range of dispute resolution matters
What's on offer:
8. Competitive salary package and a flexible approach to working
9. A genuine meritocracy and opportunity to develop
10. Thriving workload with the chance to put your own stamp on the department