Although the firm undertakes such commercial work as its clients instruct, it is and has been throughout its history basically a Private Client firm. The bulk of its work has been the non-contentious business of local individuals and businesses including property dealings of all natures and a substantial proportion of its workload is involved in Trusts and Probate and the administration of Estates.
Our client is proud of their forward-thinking team who offer first class legal services. They look to attract and retain talented people in the fields in which they specialise and pride themselves on successfully creating an environment where their teams can flourish professionally and personally and progress based on their contribution and commitment.
On behalf of our client we are seeking to recruit a Litigation fee earner with PQE in the region of 2 – 7 years.
Main Purpose of the Role
To undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Civil Litigation department
Ensure the successful development of the firm in order to achieve progress in the business plan
Qualifications
Be a UK qualified solicitor / Legal Executive for 2 years PQE+
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience and Education
2+ years’ PQE with an excellent academic background.
Person specification You must have a good understanding of the law and practice relating to Civil Litigation as well as an understanding of the obligations of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Key Responsibilities Managing Civil Litigation matters, with a particular focus on:
Running your own varied caseload of Litigations cases
Taking instructions and funding
Deal with client queries over the phone and in person
Liaise with clients, stakeholders and third parties
Undertake necessary pre-action litigation
Draft and prepare proceedings, schedule of loss, pleadings, witness statement and necessary court documents as required
Prepare, advise and draft necessary documents for applications
Competitive salary offered.
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