Job Description
Our client is now recruiting for an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding team in East Ham.
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.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
• 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 1-4+ years PQE within Civil 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
• Multi track experience is preferable with Fast Track Litigation experience as a must
• 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.
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Job Title: Civil Litigation Solicitor - 1442
Job Reference: 1442
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