Job Description
Overall Purpose: To provide high-quality legal advice and support within the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, contributing to the ongoing development of both the department and the firm.
Job Features:
* Time Management: Plan and organize daily activities effectively.
* Decision-Making: Conduct day-to-day activities aligned with departmental goals.
* Relationship Management: Promote the business through external networking and foster relationships with contacts.
* Client Care: Uphold the highest level of client care in line with the firm’s Client Charter.
* Problem Solving: Encourage participation in the development of improved operating practices.
* Financial Management: Achieve operating targets for fee earning.
* Marketing: Engage in marketing initiatives, including writing articles, presenting at seminars, and participating in video content.
* Safeguarding: Identify and protect vulnerable clients.
* Compliance: Report any issues promptly to the Head of Department, manage complaints effectively, and ensure adherence to SRA requirements and CPD obligations.
Requirements
* Deliver high-quality, timely, and professional advice on a diverse range of litigation matters, including contentious probate, TOLATA, property disputes, commercial/company disputes, insolvency, professional negligence, and debt claims. Manage cases ranging from Small Claims to Multi-Track and conduct site visits and external meetings as necessary.
* Represent clients (both claimants and defendants) throughout all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing disclosure, and overseeing trial, settlement, and appeal processes.
* Undertake advocacy on behalf of clients at preliminary and possession hearings, utilizing in-person, telephone, or video-link formats.
* Draft court documents, witness statements, pleadings, and court forms in accordance with CPR, prepare cost schedules/Form H budgets, and compile court and mediation bundles.
* Instruct and liaise with external counsel when required.
* Collaborate with the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team to manage client inquiries via email, telephone, and in-person, following the firm’s new inquiries policy. Develop a personal caseload through referrals and marketing efforts.
* Assist colleagues with their files as needed.
* Effectively manage the financial aspects of client files, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
* Meet and exceed performance targets, including billing, time recording, and caseload management, while maintaining confidentiality of all company and client information.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
* Conduct regular file reviews and audits, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
Benefits
* Salary at or above market rate reviewed annually
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas closure days and loyalty holidays
* Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
* Day off for your Birthday
* Long Service Awards – additional Annual Leave and 10 Year Club Membership
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Leave
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Flexible Working / Hybrid Working
* Employee Assistance Programme with access to virtual doctors’ appointments
* Company Sick Pay
* Complimentary Will
* CSR – annual paid day’s leave to volunteer for a charity
* Employee discounts on our legal services
* Employee Introduction Bonus scheme
* Funding of professional subscriptions and training
* Financial Education
* Enhanced Eye Care
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