Bertram Law is a niche Commercial Practice located in Exeter, providing a friendly, personal hands-on approach with clients. The firm specialises in Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, and Corporate Commercial areas, offering support for a wide range of commercial business needs.
Job Title: Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive
Hours: Full-time applications
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Job type: Full time, On site
Job Overview
We’re looking for a 5+ PQE Solicitor to join our Commercial Litigation department on our firm’s exciting journey of growth. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including key practice areas such as construction disputes, professional negligence claims, and property litigation.
You will be responsible for enhancing and growing the current client offering, as well as managing your own caseload within a well-established and highly regarded litigation department.
This role offers an competitive salary, a relaxed office environment and a well-positioned office on the outskirts of Exeter inclusive of onsite parking making it an easy commute from all directions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and previous experience of working within a commercial litigation department, with at least 5 years PQE as a Legal Executive or Solicitor. Whilst support will be provided, you will need to be able to work independently and have skills and abilities to deliver high quality legal advice with a minimal supervision. As part of your role, you will be expected to undertake a number of duties and responsibilities including:
Client Relations
* Building, developing, and maintaining a great client relationship
* Providing professional advice to clients
* Attending meetings with clients
Case Management
* Ensuring that the work produced is always at the highest standard.
* Advising on and providing legal support in a wide range of commercial litigation matters
* Drafting, reviewing and compiling of bundles and various court documents
* Preparing witness statements
* Occasional attendance within tribunals and courts
* Effectively being able to communicate with clients, other side solicitors, accountants, counsel, and courts.
* Attending meeting with clients and third parties
Business Development
* Participating in the growth and development of the department and the firm.
* Attending various networks events
* Attending client meetings for the purposes of developing clients' relationships
* Writing blogs and newsletters
* Assisting with departmental and firm marketing
Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5-7 years PQE.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Team player
* Strong commercial litigation experience
* Excellent organization skills
* Competent IT knowledge and skills
* Great attention to detail
* A dynamic and highly credible approach
* Ability to work autonomously and be able to think on their feet
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV, along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying, to .