A fantastic opportunity to join a well established firm of solicitors based next to Cheshire Oaks.
The vacancy is ideal for a qualified solicitor or senior solicitor with at least 3 years experience in litigation, preferably in credit hire and/or personal injury.
Responsibilities include:
Managing a caseload of 130-150 Fast/Multi track litigated and pre-litigated credit hire/Injury Claims
Ability to run a case from Pre-Lit to trial.
Ability to work as part of a team, and with supervision, to comply with firm processes
Ability to use case management software
Drafting Court documents and Witness statements
Preparing trial bundles
Ensuring cases are run efficiently and court directions are complied with
Regularly updating clients
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience in litigation essential
Ability to meet strict court deadlines
Strong focus on client care and managing members of the public through the court process
Strong organisation and time management skills
Strong client care skills to assist laypersons navigate the court system
Strong attention to detail and ability to spot technical points in Defences and evidence.
Able to follow instructions of senior staff and comply with internal deadlines
Case management software experience
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Ability to hit high targets on settlement and litigation
Good organisation skills are essential whilst working under pressure
Knowledge of RTA/Credit hire is ideal but not essential
Benefits:
Minimum 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday off
Extra day holiday per year of service subject to minimum term
Flexitime and work from home available
Free onsite parking
Opportunity to develop a successful career in litigation gaining invaluable experience in complex litigation
Excellent bonus scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home
Schedule:
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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