CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYER
- Recruiter
- Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Gravesend
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 13 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 10 Apr 2018
- Ref
- C01725641
- Contact
- Charlotte Waters
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Litigation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Join a sociable, professional firm in central Gravesend
The Firm
Our client is an independent, full-service law firm in Kent which has been established in the area for over 170 years but has a modern, progressive approach. The firm is committed to offering clients a smooth, stress-free legal service. Establishing a great reputation for straightforward advice and efficient service, this multi-accredited business has continued to grow as a result of client recommendation. A vacancy has now arisen for a lawyer to join the litigation team and take on a busy caseload of civil litigation matters. The firm offers an extremely supportive and sociable working environment and a fantastic range of benefits.
The Role
The civil litigation team deals with a varied caseload of instructions including employment, neighbour disputes, personal injury, professional negligence, contentious probate and property matters; judicial review, and partnership and other business disputes and represents clients in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Employment Tribunal. As a result the firm is looking for a good ‘all-rounder’ who has a flexible, proactive attitude and a good level of experience in a similar role.
The Candidate
The successful applicant will be a solicitor of at least 2+ years’ PQE with demonstrable litigation experience and excellent drafting skills, a creative problem-solver;
Possess strong technical skills and be a determined negotiator and robust advocate;
A good understanding of costs issues is essential; as is an empathetic manner, and the ability to explain complex matters in clear, accessible language;
You will be organised, with good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise the competing demands of a busy workload;
Have excellent client care and communication skills and be well presented and professional in appearance and manner.
CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYER
For further details of this civil litigation lawyer vacancy, please contact Charlotte quoting reference C01725641
The Firm
Our client is an independent, full-service law firm in Kent which has been established in the area for over 170 years but has a modern, progressive approach. The firm is committed to offering clients a smooth, stress-free legal service. Establishing a great reputation for straightforward advice and efficient service, this multi-accredited business has continued to grow as a result of client recommendation. A vacancy has now arisen for a lawyer to join the litigation team and take on a busy caseload of civil litigation matters. The firm offers an extremely supportive and sociable working environment and a fantastic range of benefits.
The Role
The civil litigation team deals with a varied caseload of instructions including employment, neighbour disputes, personal injury, professional negligence, contentious probate and property matters; judicial review, and partnership and other business disputes and represents clients in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Employment Tribunal. As a result the firm is looking for a good ‘all-rounder’ who has a flexible, proactive attitude and a good level of experience in a similar role.
The Candidate
The successful applicant will be a solicitor of at least 2+ years’ PQE with demonstrable litigation experience and excellent drafting skills, a creative problem-solver;
Possess strong technical skills and be a determined negotiator and robust advocate;
A good understanding of costs issues is essential; as is an empathetic manner, and the ability to explain complex matters in clear, accessible language;
You will be organised, with good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise the competing demands of a busy workload;
Have excellent client care and communication skills and be well presented and professional in appearance and manner.
CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYER
For further details of this civil litigation lawyer vacancy, please contact Charlotte quoting reference C01725641