Job Description
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 12 days in office post-probation)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary:DOE Bonus Excellent Benefits
Experience Required: 24 Years PQE (or equivalent)
Job Description
Our client a highly-regarded multi-disciplinary law firm are currently looking for a candidate with 2-4 years PQE as a solicitor legal executive or someone with equivalent experience as either a discrimination advisor or with a personal injury/civil litigation background to run a busy caseload of discrimination cases ranging from taking new instructions through to trial or settlement of litigated cases in the county court.
Discrimination training will be provided to candidates coming from other practice areas.
The Department has established a reputation for providing a quality and personal service which meets the needs of our clients. The team provides a very down to earth and approachable service working for a variety of clients with a track record of achieving excellent results. T
The successful candidate will be expected to assume the responsibilities of handling a demanding case will be necessary that the successful candidate is a team player and can contribute towards the growth of the department. This may involve participation in marketing events seminars and generally being able and wanting to build on their experience.
The role will be based predominantly in our clients Sheffield office with flexibility for partial working from home after successful completion of a probationary period.
Activities will be varied and will include but are not limited to the following:
To manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department.
To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress.
Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
To achieve set performance targets.
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firms and client documentation and information.
To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
Experience Required:
Law Degree (or equivalent); LPC qualification; Legal Executive qualification.
2 - 4 years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive or equivalent experience as a discrimination or personal injury/civil litigation advisor within a law firm.
Excellent IT and case management skills including Word Outlook and Excel.
Previous experience of working with case management systems will be an advantage.
Be able to present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators.
Socially confident with good written and oral communication skills.
Hardworking and able to work to tight deadlines.
Key Skills
Clerical,Aerospace Engineering,Catering,Computer Software,Factory
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1