Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Description
We are recruiting for an ambitious and motivated Solicitor with 2 years + PQE to join our Commercial Litigation team.
We are proud that our client base rivals that of City or global firms which provides our people with significant opportunities to work on varied, complex and interesting matters.
We are seeking a recruit who embraces and shares our cultural values and wants to play a role in the development of the firm in the future. The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide range of litigious subject matters, allowing them to develop their practice prior to specialising in any given area.
Person specification
The successful Solicitor will have proven technical experience. You will be involved in some or all of the following types of claims: breach of contract; professional negligence; shareholder/corporate disputes; and tax and financial services claims. Above all, you will be able to deliver succinct, quality and tailored advice. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player and will have high levels of motivation.
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Work closely with and assisting the more senior lawyers with complex disputes, specifically in relation to professional negligence claims and breach of contract claims. Assistance will include preparing research notes, preparing first drafts of letters to clients and opponents, and taking responsibility for the day-to-day tasks required on maintaining complex files.
- Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”.
- Ensure all new instructions are appropriately scoped and priced to achieve target gross margin and signed off by line manager.
- Support business development/marketing and take an active part in networking opportunities.
- Ensure timesheets are updated and posted on a daily basis.
- Achieve personal utilisation and realisation targets.
- Responsible for billing invoices to clients.
- Good client and team communication skills.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, training and development, private medical insurance, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership and an active social committee.
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm, and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.
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