Litigation Solicitor
- Recruiter
- L.R. Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- London (South), London (East)
- Salary
- UP TO £50k plus benefits
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 16 Feb 2017
- Ref
- LR798
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Litigation
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Role
Our client is a Commercial Law firm based in SE London. The firm is now looking to add to its current Litigation team due to overflow of work. You will need to develop and run a broad range of civil and commercial litigation cases, including: contractual disputes, negligence, debt recovery, insolvency, construction and residential and commercial property. The firm’s Client group – individuals, companies, commercial & private landlords
Candidate Requirements
· Demonstrating strong business development skills.
· Building a case load of new and existing clients.
· Proactively marketing the firm and profile building.
· Providing legal advice and working to the Law Society, Lexcel and Solicitors Regulation Authority standards.
· Achieving a fee target as set out and agreed at the beginning of the financial year.
· Working to the firm’s policies and procedures.
· Accurate time recording.
· Accurate and regular billing and ensuring recovery of those fees.
· Effectively using the firm’s IT to maximise profitability.
The Process
· Legal files will be reviewed by the Head of Department on a monthly basis in line with the Law Society’s Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
· The firm requires you to deal with each matter from commencement to completion with minimum supervision.
· You will be required to work on a number of matters at any one time and manage the client’s expectations.
· You must close files and account to clients after the matter is concluded.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or other opportunities in the market then contact Leilani Reader or call for a confidential discussion.
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