We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our civil litigation team specialising in professional negligence and general commercial/civil litigation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal principles and practices within civil litigation across a range of values including small claims to multi-track.
You will provide legal assistance within the Civil Litigation department, undertaking own fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the work of the department. We work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, offering 26 days holiday, hybrid working, plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Company Events and a commitment to Training and Development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Experience of managing caseload of litigation matters
* Providing updates on caseloads to management as required. Research and keep up to date with changes in the law and feedback to the team and Clients.
* Draft new documents for the Case Management system as required.
* Taking and making Client phone calls.
* Responding and actioning Client queries.
* Arranging Client interviews to take instructions.
* Analysing feedback from Clients, applying any changes and communicating those changes to the team
* Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions
1. Requirements:
Legally qualified (CILEx Level 6/ LPC)
Experience of managing caseload of litigation matters
Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Civil Litigation law.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Must be Client focused
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Company Core Values:
Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best we can be.
Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth.
Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force.
Commit: To work with integrity and invest in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage.