An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm with offices in Oxford. They are a full-service law firm that are seeking a Solicitor with a good understanding of the market to the ability to take on an existing varied caseload whilst also undertaking business development.
Duties will include:
* Managing own caseload of a variety of contentious matters.
* Managing most of the procedure from instruction through to settlement.
* Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
* Experience of taking matters to court is beneficial, but not essential.
* Attend to clients of the firm on a regular basis.
* Be actively involved in the marketing and business development of the team and wider firm.
* Maintaining continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering knowledge within litigation.
* To regularly attend and be involved in preparation for team meetings.
Desired skills:
* A qualified Solicitor.
* Experience in running your own caseload.
* Strong negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
* Be proactive with an interest in business development.
What they offer:
* Competitive salary: Competitive dependent on experience £43K-£70K.
* Company pension.
* Flexible Leave.
* Health Care Plan.
* Hybrid working considered after probation.