Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000
Location: Doncaster
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters, including civil disputes, commercial disputes, property disputes, employment law and professional negligence claims
* Advise clients on litigation strategy, providing clear, commercial, and practical legal advice
* Prepare and draft court documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim, Defences, and Part 8 Claims
* Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and other dispute resolution forums
* Conduct legal research and analysis to support cases and ensure compliance with current legislation
* Liaise with clients, witnesses, experts, and third parties to gather information and provide updates on case progress
* Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolutions to achieve favourable outcomes for clients
* Ensure all cases are managed in accordance with agreed timelines and within budget, keeping clients informed throughout the process
* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, where required, assisting with their professional development
* Assist in business development activities, including drafting blogs, articles, and attending client meetings or events to enhance the firm's profile
Employee Benefits Package
* 23 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
* Additional annual leave during office closure over the Christmas period
* Employee pension scheme
* Private healthcare through Westfield Health
* Social events calendar
* Reward & recognition
* Excellent training & development pathway
* Hybrid working available
Company Overview
* CRA Legal is a specialist recruitment business, working on behalf of a prestigious law firm with offices across South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. The firm prides itself on its supportive and dynamic culture, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. With a commitment to modernisation, they embrace new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional legal services to their clients.
* This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that offers a diverse and challenging caseload, a clear career development pathway, and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a friendly, inclusive environment. The firm values work-life balance, offering flexible hybrid working options and a strong focus on employee well-being, ensuring a positive and rewarding place to develop your legal career.
Introducing CRA Consulting
* CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
* For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.
How to Apply
* If this Litigation Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
* Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs
Additional Information
* CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
* This Litigation Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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