Litigation Executive/Solicitor
Job Description:
Litigation Executive / Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Overview
A leading regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands is seeking a confident, proactive, and structured Litigation professional to join its Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters while contributing to the growth and development of the department.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, with responsibilities including:
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Handling a range of civil litigation work
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Generating new work and converting quotations
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Promoting the firms reputation and contributing to business development initiatives in line with the departments Marketing Policy
Key Responsibilities
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Provide ongoing service to existing clients while generating new work
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Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross-referrals across offices and practice areas
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Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice
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Maintain and enhance professional legal skills
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Manage financial control, including billing and cash flow on client matters
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Maintain accurate records of time spent on client and internal work
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Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, in accordance with the firms quality and risk procedures
Person Specification
Essential
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Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor
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Previous experience managing a busy caseload
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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Professional, positive, and flexible approach
Desirable
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Experience of SOS Connect or other case management systems
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Previous experience with CIPHR or other HR systems
Attributes
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High level of professionalism
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Positive and adaptable approach to work
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff discount on legal fees
- Income protection
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Salary exchange pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme