Our client is now recruiting for an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding team in Datchet. The ideal candidate should have strong post qualification, or a wealth of vocational, experience in civil litigation and will be required to handle all aspects of their cases from the pre-action stage up to and including appeals, if required. Successful candidates will be able to be proactive in developing and following appropriate litigation strategies both alone and as part of a team. Our client will also consider experienced Litigators who are looking for progression and can offer a Senior Litigation position within their firm. Responsibilities include: • Managing a civil litigation caseload from inception to conclusion. • Reviewing and creating initial case plans by assessing client instructions and carrying out a review of available documentation at the outset of a case to determine suitable strategies to adopt; • Providing support and guidance to fee earners and legal assistants within the team; • Liaising with clients in order to advise on case prospects and take proofs of evidence to be used in the case; • Preparation of documents to include correspondence, pleadings and witness statements; • Attending court hearings both in person and by telephone; • Attending case conferences with external counsel, where required; • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls; • Providing updates to clients by email, letter or phone to ensure they receive up to date and adequate information about the progress of a case, when required; • Liaising with accounts to ensure funds are allocated to the appropriate accounts in line with the Solicitor Accounts Rules 2011; • Ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011. Qualifications/Experience: • Must be a Solicitor with 1 years PQE within Litigation • Effective use of Case Management System • Adherence to SLAs and KPIs • Efficiently and effectively run your own caseload • Managing expectations of clients and effectively deal with any complaints that arise as in line with Company policy • Candidates must litigation experience from commencing proceedings all the way through to trial, including attending CMC’s and making applications • Candidates must have instructed and attended conference with counsel Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful