A leading Top 200 Law Firm and provider of wealth management services is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their growing Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Team.
The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, proactive, and well-organised individual with experience across a broad range of litigation matters. The successful candidate will handle a mixed caseload of civil litigation including (but not limited to):
Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
Consumer law
Boundary disputes
Contentious probate
You’ll be responsible for generating new work, converting quotations, and contributing to the continued success and reputation of the team in line with the department’s marketing strategy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and develop a varied caseload
Maintain and grow client relationships
Meet agreed fee income targets
Keep up to date with relevant changes in law and practice
Maintain financial control through billing and account collection
Accurately record time and adhere to internal risk and quality procedures
Person Specification
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
Experience managing a busy caseload independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Willing and able to undertake advocacy
Organised, solutions-focused, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
Desirable:
Experience using case management systems (such as SOS Connect)
Terms
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:15 pm (36.25 hours/week)
Location: Primarily based in Lincoln, with occasional travel to other offices
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits
Generous holiday allowance
Staff discount on legal and wealth management services
Income protection
Life assurance (3x salary)
Salary exchange pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
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