Legal Executive / Solicitor

Stride Resource Management are recruiting a Legal Executive / Commercial Litigation Solicitor for an Insurance Legal Services. 

You would be required to manage your own case load of mixed files to a high quality, sharing knowledge with more junior members and supervising others where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
• Investigate the facts of a case.
• Conduct research where necessary on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles to ensure the accuracy of advice and the procedure.
• Prepare case plans and strategy notes for handling of the case.
• Drafting variety of legal documents.
• Correspond with solicitors, court and clients.
• Represent clients in court.
• Meet and interview clients when necessary.
• Advise clients on the law and legal issues.
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
• Attend meetings and negotiations.
• Prepare papers for court.
• Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to team managers/partners where appropriate.
• Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries as appropriate.
• Check all documentation prior to signing and implementing.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
• Prepare and maintain correct MI.

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications

• Legal practice course or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent.
• 3 A Levels.
• Grade C or above for Maths and English GCSE
• 0-5 years PQE Solicitor or Cilex
• Competency in word, Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong legal knowledge.
• Confidentially run their own case load.
• Supervise more junior members of the team.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently.
•  Ability to conduct thorough research.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong legal knowledge.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

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