Job Description
Insolvency SolicitorOur client, a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice, is seeking an experienced Insolvency Solicitor to join their well respected team.
Working on a diverse array of high-quality non-contentious advisory tasks and contentious insolvency disputes, the firm holds an extensive client base of Insolvency Practitioner throughout the North West
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to Ips, secured lenders and directors
* Dealing with all aspects of property related transactions in insolvency
* All aspects of personal insolvency
* Dealing with insolvency related litigation
* Maintain control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained
* Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
* Responsible for all aspects of Insolvency work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
* Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Key tasks include:
* Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
* Dealing with correspondence
* Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
* Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
* Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
* Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
* Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
* Excellent analytical and organisational skills
* Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
* Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
The successful candidate can expect in return a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working