Senior Litigation Associate 5 Years PQE
Posted 27 March by
Law Staff Limited
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Department: Commercial and General Civil Litigation
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: Negotiable but usually starts at around £50,000
Description:
Our client's litigation team handles a diverse range of cases, encompassing personal injury, negligence, property litigation, as well as general civil and commercial disputes. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our dynamic team, focusing on commercial and general civil litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, and company disputes.
- Collaborate effectively within a supportive team environment, while demonstrating leadership qualities when required.
- Achieve billing, time, and fee earning targets, in compliance with the firm’s credit control arrangements.
- Demonstrate excellent project and time management skills to efficiently handle complex cases.
- Provide professional and strategic advice to clients, maintaining a confident and professional manner at all times.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience gained in a reputable legal practice, preferably with exposure to a Legal 500 firm.
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to handle all stages of litigation from inception to resolution.
- Confidence to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanour.
- Organised, competent, and ambitious individual with a proactive approach to work.
Additional Experience (Desirable):
- Extensive experience in dealing with all manner of commercial and civil disputes, including drafting witness statements, preparing trial bundles, and conducting advocacy.
- Familiarity with CPR rules and other procedural-related matters.
- Experience in managing costs and budgets for litigation cases.
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements, including up to 40% remote work.
- Competitive holiday allowance with additional benefits such as pension scheme and life assurance.
- Structured career progression plan tailored to individual goals and ambitions, with potential for partnership.
Required skills
- Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency, Debt Recovery, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Disput
Reference: 52387850
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