Overview
Join to apply for the Litigation Solicitor role at Hughes Paddison Solicitors. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join our established and progressive dispute resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who thrives on an interesting and broad range of cases, client interaction, and achieving results.
Job details
* Role: Litigation Solicitor
* Salary: Competitive salary
* Location: Hybrid (Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham, UK)
* PQE: 5, PQE 6-9
* Hours: Full time
Responsibilities
* Ideally comfortable with a wide range of litigation matters including general/civil/commercial disputes, property litigation, and contentious probate.
* Managing your own caseload, as well as assisting on large director-led cases where appropriate and depending on PQE.
* Helping to support and supervise junior members of the team.
* Advising a diverse client base, including corporate entities, trusts, charities and individuals.
* Taking matters through from initial engagement to conclusion, formulating case strategy and advising throughout.
* Drafting statements of case, witness statements, legal correspondence and other documentation.
* Instructing and working with counsel.
* Representing clients in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
* Contributing to business development and networking for yourself, the litigation team, and the firm.
Team and environment
The team consists of two directors, two solicitors, an apprentice solicitor, different trainee solicitors from time to time, and support staff. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and supporting junior members as appropriate. Hughes Paddison offers a collaborative working environment where excellence and professional development are at the core.
In return we offer
* Defined career progression opportunities
* Hybrid working
* A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
* A competitive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, group income protection (PHI), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional discretionary leave days, access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders, charity of the year and social events
If you are a driven solicitor looking to make a real impact with an ambitious and expanding team, we would like to hear from you.
Please email Ursula Day, HR Manager at ud@hughes-paddison.co.uk
Staff Type: Legal Staff
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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