Legal Southwest
A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join its successful and growing Dispute Resolution team.
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, and individuals actively working towards qualification via SQE or CILEX routes.
Full-time and Part-time considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team handling a broad range of litigation matters. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and exposure to high-quality work. The department has a strong reputation within the region and acts on a variety of complex and high-value matters for private individuals and business clients.
The firm offers genuine opportunities for professional development and encourages lawyers to develop areas of specialism aligned with their interests and strengths.
The Role:
You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, which may include:
Dispute Resolution
- Contentious Probate
- Commercial and Contractual Disputes
- Professional Negligence Claims
- Property and Boundary Disputes
- Landlord and Tenant Matters
- Agricultural and Land Disputes
- Debt Recovery
- Property Fraud Claims
Family Law Matters
- Divorce and Separation
- Financial Remedy Proceedings
- Cohabitation Disputes
- Private Children Matters
- Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Applications
- Non-Molestation Orders and Urgent Applications
- Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Commercial Matters
- Partnership Agreements
- Business Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Commercial Disputes
- Debt Recovery
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload with an appropriate level of supervision
- Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong client relationships
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, AML procedures and firm policies
- Liaising effectively with colleagues across other departments
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department
- Maintaining accurate file management and billing records
- Participating in business development, networking and training initiatives
About You:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or be actively progressing towards qualification
- Experience handling litigation matters and managing files
- Strong technical and legal knowledge appropriate to experience level
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to work
- The ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment
- An interest in developing expertise across a broad range of dispute resolution matters
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Additional office closure over the Christmas and New Year period
- Support for professional qualifications and career progression
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Practising certificate fees paid
- Flexible and hybrid working options by agreement
- Staff discounts on legal services
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer seeking a varied and challenging caseload within a respected firm that is committed to supporting long-term career development.
Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
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