Exciting opportunity available with our client, a Scottish Law Firm, for a newly qualified Litigation Lawyer. The role’s main aim is to support the Civil Court department, handling fee-earning tasks competently and efficiently, providing efficient service to clients, representing the Firm professionally, and maximizing fee income.
Main responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services and identifying opportunities for cross-selling.
2. Managing expense accounts, obtaining decrees, and progressing diligence as needed.
3. Handling own litigation cases, representing clients in court or tribunals, and providing legal advice and research.
4. Drafting various court documents such as initial writs, summary applications, and motions.
5. Ensuring timely service of court documents and lodging them with the court.
6. Conducting precognitions and taking statements from clients or witnesses.
The firm is keen to speak with newly qualified Lawyers with experience of litigation. The firm is open to location and the role can be based in either its Falkirk or Alloa office. If this position could be of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact either Steph or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 16036)