Job Description
An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Coventry office for a talented Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to work in our Dispute Resolution department.
The successful candidate, whilst based at our Coventry office, will work across our five office locations.
To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please email your application to emma.lorberg@alsterskelley.com or by post to Emma Lorberg, HR Manager, Alsters Kelley Solicitors, Hamilton House, 20-22 Hamilton Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4LY.
Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period we will give you a one-time bonus payment.
- To manage a varied caseload of Dispute Resolution matters.
- To deal with client queries over the telephone and in person.
- Undertake own work in accordance with the requirements of the Office Manual.
- Achieving individual agreed targets and key performance indicators and contributing towards departmental targets.
- Comply with the quality systems and maintain systems and standards for compliance.
- To attend departmental and firm wide meetings.
- To proficiently use the Firm’s case management system.
- Organise and attend any appropriate internal and external training seminars.
- Supporting in marketing and business development of the department, with the assistance of the Business Development Director, to include attendance at networking and exhibition events.
- Undertaking any reasonable instructions given by line manager and Directors within the limits of this job description.
- Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in a Dispute Resolution department.
- Strong team player.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the law and legal system as is required for the needs of this role.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Driving licence and use of own vehicle essential.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience of case management systems and time recording (knowledge of Tikit would be advantageous).
- Knowledge and understanding of current AML regulations, SRA Accounts Rules and Codes of Conduct.
- Awareness of cyber-security and data protection issues and legislation.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); skilled in dealing sensitively with clients.
- To work outside office hours as necessary to fulfil the needs of the role.
Interested in this role?
For an informal discussion about any of our vacancies, please contact Emma Lorberg : emma.lorberg@alsterskelley.com.
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