Litigator

Civil Litigator

A Civil Litigator is required by a law firm based near Stafford, acting for a wide variety of both claimant and defendant work representing individuals and businesses in relation to matters including contractual disputes, counter fraud, construction claims, clinical negligence claims, personal injury claims and complex insurance property fire cases.

They are located in the Midlands, but work exclusively with online cloud based technology allowing them to deal with cases from all over England and Wales.

Job Description

The firm is offering a full-time position and will consider remote working. This position is immediately available for minimum three-year experienced litigation practitioner dealing with various types of civil litigation and in particularly contract. Must have good computer literacy to work with paperless system. Flexible working options available.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To handle a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation disputes in accordance with client protocols.
• Receive and respond to requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and providing high quality, practical advice, taking into account both technical and commercial considerations.
• Prepare high quality reports to clients, written submissions, court documents and letters. Negotiate settlements. Correspond with clients and other solicitors and liaise with Counsel and experts where appropriate.

Managing fast-track / multi-track matters.

• Preparing cases for service to trial.
• Preparing for case and costs management conferences.
• Be able to assess financial disclosure.
• Understand and meet targets.
• Understand and comply with the Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Directions.
• Must be a strong communicator.

Requirements: Any experience and / or education requirements

You must be a Solicitor/CILEX/Litigation Executive with +3 Yrs PQE.

The Solicitor must possess the following essential and desirable skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge commensurate with experience for civil litigation
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills, being able to deal confidently and professionally with clients in order to gain and maintain their confidence.
• Experience of both family law and litigation (Desirable)
• Be able to use own initiative to find solutions to problems.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• Strong legal skills with an eye for detail.
• Exceptional organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to provide high-level client care.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Willing to research the law and have existing knowledge of the Rules and Practice Directions.
• Good negotiation skills.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• Excellent bonus structure
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• An excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a young forward thinking practice