Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Leeds City Centre
Salary: £40,000 to £65,000 plus bonus (depending on experience)
Experience: All levels considered
This is a great opportunity for a dispute resolution solicitor or legal executive to join a well-established, high-quality team in Leeds, with the backing of a supportive environment and the momentum of a growing, forward-thinking firm.
The caseload is mixed and will include both pre-litigation and litigated matters, with a strong focus on property litigation and professional negligence.
The Opportunity
You will handle a varied disputes caseload from inception to conclusion (with appropriate supervision), including:
* Pre-action strategy, drafting and negotiation
* Issuing and progressing claims through the court process
* Advising clients, taking instructions and managing expectations
* Managing your own files with accurate time recording and billing
* Supporting senior members of the team as needed
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Qualified solicitor or legal executive
* 0 to 5 years+ PQE (or equivalent experience) with an interest in litigation
* Interest and preferably experience in one or more of: litigation, professional negligence, property litigation
* Confident engaging directly with clients, taking instructions and providing advice
* Able to run matters from start to finish with good organisation and attention to detail
* Familiar with accurate time recording and billing
* Working knowledge of professional conduct rules relevant to your qualification
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
Desirable
* Experience of property litigation and/or professional negligence matters
* Experience handling a busy caseload with competing deadlines
What’s On Offer
Remuneration
* Salary of £40,000 to £65,000 plus a generous bonus scheme (depending on experience)
Work-life balance and flexibility
* Hybrid working after an initial office-based training period
* Option to work in the office full time if preferred
* Supportive, friendly working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance
Holiday and wellbeing
* Generous holiday entitlement, including Christmas closure
* Your birthday off
* Incremental holiday days
* Healthcare cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Culture and community
* Casual dress code (business attire only when meeting clients)
* Sports and Social and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
* Paid volunteer day off to support a cause of your choice
Development
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
About the Firm
Our client is a longstanding and well-regarded law firm with high quality standards and an established team. At the same time, the firm is continuing to grow and invest in new ideas, innovation and technology, creating a modern environment where people are supported to do their best work.
Location & Working Arrangements
This role is based in Leeds City Centre, with hybrid working available after an initial office-based training period.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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