Job Description
Litigation Solicitor Opportunity
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
The opportunity:
You will have a rare opportunity to take charge and develop all aspects of the litigation department and handle all the firms contentious work including CPO Litigation, Tax Litigation, Insolvency, Breach of Contract, Landlord & Tenant & Property Litigation. There will also be some non-contentious work involved such as commercial contract drafting.
You will be exposed to top-quality work, developing both your legal knowledge and commercial awareness, with full responsibility. This opportunity will suit someone who is entrepreneurial, commercially focused, self-driven and does not require supervision for day-to-day conduct of case work.
We are looking for individuals with the following skills & experience:
* Good understanding of company, contract and property law
* Strong commercial awareness for opportunities for the firm and the clients
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to review cases, provide good quality legal advice and case strategy
* Ability to multitask, wear different 'hats' and deal with competing priorities without delay
* Ability to manage all aspects of the litigation department
* Ability to bring cases to an early resolution (either by settlement or trial)
* Focus on results over and above the client's expectations and experience of delivering exceptional results for the client
* Ability to work to deadlines and maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances and conferences based on case requirements in the firm's electronic diary and case list.
* Highly conversant with civil procedure rules and litigation case management
* Ability to draft all the usual documents involved in litigation, such as a particulars of claim, witness statements, costs schedules, applications, orders, part 36 offers
* Ability to maintain a personal yet professional relationship with clients
* Ability to take enquiries from potential clients and sell the firms services and sign up the client
* Ability to ensure clients are regularly billed, client debts are kept to a bare minimum
* Ability to time record using the firms case management software and bill to monthly targets
* Ability to assist in the promotion and marketing of the firm's services via internal/external networking events, presentations and online articles
* Must be self-motivated, driven and enjoys a complex and varied workload
* Ability to quickly get to grips with new areas of law and hit the ground running
* Self-discipline to take responsibility of own work and deadlines and to progress cases quickly and efficiently
* Excellent attention to detail and continuously striving for self-improvement and development
* Personality Traits required: High Personal Standards, Ability to work under pressure, Driven, Adaptable, Enthusiastic, Proactive, Team Player and can do attitude
What's in it for you:
This opportunity is unrivalled by any other law firm!
* Small team in lovely city centre offices
* Early access to good quality work and clients
* Exposure to marketing and business development
* Exposure to various legal disciplines -you won't be pigeon holed into one area of law!
* You won't be competing with hundreds of others for progression within the firm
* The more successful our small firm becomes, the more opportunities there will be for you
* No glass ceilings - the role will become what you make it
The Firm:
The firm is an award winning commercial law firm in Manchester Close to Salford Central and Piccadilly and Victoria Stations
* The small but client focused team has become a recognised brand within the Manchester commercial and property law market and have a significant following in the Asian market
* The ethos is to provide a very personal approach in how we deal with each case and focus on results for the client
On offer is a highly competitive salary (DOE) and a range of benefits please apply here or email lynette.chandler@acornpeople.co.uk for more information and arrange a confidential discussion.
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