Group Litigation Solicitor – Civil Litigation / CILEX
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £Competitive
Contract Type: Perm
Position Type: Full Time
Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to ensuring access to justice for our clients and their families, providing expert legal services with a client-centered approach.
With offices in Liverpool and Bolton, we offer nationwide legal advice across a wide range of sectors.
Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, surpassing client expectations, and creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to build fulfilling and rewarding careers.
We understand that our growth as a business is driven by the success of our people. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.
We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor / Litigator who will join our Specialist Litigation team based in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.
Assisting the head of the Specialist & Group Litigation department in the management of a team which undertakes a variety of specialist civil litigation and Group actions.
If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
All aspects of researching, developing, investigating and bringing proceedings in a variety of civil litigation cases and multi-party actions.
Developing a close working relationship with other claimant firms, defendant solicitors and Kings Counsel to advance claims through the Court system.
Understand the practicalities and implement and manage the gathering of evidence and data management required to bring valid claims on a large scale &/or in large volumes.
Taking client instructions and advising on legal and procedural issues in an effort to progress files and the litigation as a whole.
Supervising and delegating work to junior members of the team as appropriate.
Contributing original ideas and concepts to improve the department and grow the business.
About You:
Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive or equivalent.
Previous litigation experience is essential.
Good Understanding of the civil litigation environment and be able to assess and apply that knowledge to any case, including group litigation.
Ability to draft documents, letters and contracts in relation to parties to the claim and third-party stakeholders.
IT literate with previous use of Proclaim case management or equivalent would be advantageous.
Committed, organised, dedicated and able to cope under pressure at times.
The ability to manage own workloads whilst keeping quality of work to a high standard.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Target driven whilst maintaining exceptional client care.
Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
Company Values:
We're a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.
We support
We surpass
We succeed
What we offer in return:
We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links.
A competitive salary
Hybrid working
23 days holiday + your Birthday off + plus 8 bank holidays.
Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service cover
Employee Assistant Programme.
Workplace pension scheme.
Free onsite weekly classes and well-being programmes.
Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.
Secure bike storage.
The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.