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Job Description
Civil Litigation Solicitor
Location: North West (flexible office location)
Salary: up to £45,000
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Legal 500 firm looking to hire a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their specialist litigation team.
Responsibilities:
- Meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost.
- Take clients’ instructions.
- Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.
- Attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties.
- Negotiate with other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
- Correspond with clients and other solicitors/professionals.
- Identify and instruct suitable barristers or experts, where required.
- Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department.
- Co-ordinate the work of all parties involved.
- Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries as appropriate.
- Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law.
- Develop dispute resolution work within the existing client base and externally.
- Assist in the firm’s marketing strategies in general, and particularly in relation to dispute resolution.
- Draft documents and correspondence tailored to the clients’ individual needs.
- Research and analyze documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure.
- Carry out administrative duties to ensure best practice and retain the Lexcel and other standards.
The ideal candidate will include: Ideal candidate will need to be a natural communicator who thrives working in a team and comfortable liaising with teams across our firm, working externally with fellow professionals whilst offering an excellent service to clients.
Minimum Experience: 2 years in Civil Litigation
To apply please email Beth @ Simpson Judge Legal today.