Poole Alcock LLP are a leading firm of solicitors providing a broad spectrum of specialist and general legal services throughout Cheshire. As a service organisation with a team of over 150 people, including 21 partners, we recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset. Poole Alcock is an equal opportunities employer and intends to treat everyone equally regardless of disability, race, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We are always keen to hear from driven and committed people. Please send your CV along with your covering letter for the attention of Marsha Pearson, Partner to careers@poolealcock.co.uk.
The Role:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Civil Solicitor with a proven track record in handling a variety of litigation matters. Please note that this is not a role which will involve personal injury work. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cases from inception through to trial, providing clients with expert legal representation and advice.
Key Accountabilities:
* Effectively manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from inception to resolution, ensuring adherence to requirements. This includes commercial disputes, contract issues, and other contentious legal matters.
* Conduct legal research and prepare detailed legal documentation, including pleadings and settlement agreements.
* Communicate effectively with all parties (clients, opponents, court, experts, third parties, etc.) in a professional, timely, and appropriate manner.
* Advocate for clients in court proceedings, hearings, and alternative dispute resolution sessions, presenting cases effectively and persuasively.
* Advise clients on risk assessment, strategy, and dispute resolution options.
* Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service to all clients, including good communication, timely response to correspondence, and proactive management of client work in line with the firm’s Committed to Excellence promise.
* Collaborate with other departments where required to offer the best service to clients.
* Ensure personal and team compliance with professional conduct rules and internal policies and procedures.
* Manage financial aspects of client work effectively and work within parameters communicated in relation to write-offs.
* Stay abreast of changes in legislation and case law relevant to civil litigation, participating in ongoing training and continuous professional development to enhance expertise.
* Ensure achievement of individual financial billing targets for client work.
* Meet individual targets for recovery of cash from clients.
* Ensure personal and team management of files in a manner consistent with any SLAs agreed with referrers of work.
* Deliver effective supervision to any staff reporting to you. Complete file reviews, on schedule, for any fee earners requested.
* Ensure that new matter opening targets are met for your team.
* Participate regularly in business development activities to stimulate growth in caseload.
* Ensure conversion of enquiries into new business, achieving conversion targets and working with others to capture data relating to enquiry handling.
* Be proactive in assisting the firm in selling more services to existing clients directly or through cross-selling.
* Ensure proficiency in the effective use of the practice and case management system and any other technologies implemented.
* Ensure the integrity of data for contacts, clients, and matters which your team works on.
What we are looking for:
* Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in England and Wales.
* At least 3 years PQE Civil and Commercial Litigation Lawyer.
* Strong technical knowledge.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively and efficiently.
* Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
* Ability to work independently as well as being a strong key team player.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonus structure.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* 23 days per annum annual leave plus statutory bank holidays. Additionally, the firm ordinarily closes between Christmas and New Year.
* Extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
* Entitlement to join the company pension scheme.
* Entitlement to participate in the firm’s cash healthcare scheme.
* Enhanced maternity package (subject to qualifying conditions).
* A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person.
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