Newark, United Kingdom

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:

  • Handling a range of civil litigation work

  • Generating new work and converting quotations

  • Promoting the firms reputation and contributing to business development initiatives in line with the departments Marketing Policy

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing service to existing clients while generating new work

  • Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross-referrals across offices and practice areas

  • Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice

  • Maintain and enhance professional legal skills

  • Manage financial control, including billing and cash flow on client matters

  • Maintain accurate records of time spent on client and internal work

  • Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, in accordance with the firms quality and risk procedures

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor

  • Previous experience managing a busy caseload

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • Professional, positive, and flexible approach

Desirable

  • Experience of SOS Connect or other case management systems

  • Previous experience with CIPHR or other HR systems

Attributes

  • High level of professionalism

  • 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