A fantastic opportunity to join a well established firm of solicitors based next to Cheshire Oaks.
The vacancy is ideal for a qualified solicitor or senior solicitor with at least 3 years experience in litigation, preferably in credit hire and/or personal injury.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing a caseload of 130-150 Fast/Multi track litigated and pre-litigated credit hire/Injury Claims
* Ability to run a case from Pre-Lit to trial.
* Ability to work as part of a team, and with supervision, to comply with firm processes
* Ability to use case management software
* Drafting Court documents and Witness statements
* Preparing trial bundles
* Ensuring cases are run efficiently and court directions are complied with
* Regularly updating clients
Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience in litigation essential
* Ability to meet strict court deadlines
* Strong focus on client care and managing members of the public through the court process
* Strong organisation and time management skills
* Strong client care skills to assist laypersons navigate the court system
* Strong attention to detail and ability to spot technical points in Defences and evidence.
* Able to follow instructions of senior staff and comply with internal deadlines
* Case management software experience
* Self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
* Ability to hit high targets on settlement and litigation
* Good organisation skills are essential whilst working under pressure
* Knowledge of RTA/Credit hire is ideal but not essential
Benefits:
* Minimum 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday off
* Extra day holiday per year of service subject to minimum term
* Flexitime and work from home available
* Free onsite parking
* Opportunity to develop a successful career in litigation gaining invaluable experience in complex litigation
* Excellent bonus scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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