Post Litigation Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Clayton Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Cheshire, Warrington
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 26 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 26 Mar 2021
- Ref
- 48850
- Contact
- Ellie Sedgwick
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Debt Recovery
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Post-Litigation (Solicitor) | Warrington
We are delighted to be recruiting for a fantastic opportunity. Our client an expanding law firm based in Warrington are recruiting for an experienced Post-Litigation (Solicitor) to join the team.
We are looking for applications from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives that are 5 years+ PQE (and have extensive experience gained handling a full caseload of Civil Litigation matters.)
Duties
As a Post-Litigation (Solicitor) you will be working in our Litigation Department. You will be respon-sible for:
* A bulk caseload of Small Claims Track cases arising from private Parking Charge Notices;
* Assessing liability and quantum;
* Drafting Witness Statements, Replies to Defences, Applications and more complex De-fence to Counterclaims;
* Handling general file queries;
* Providing advice to Clients specifically with regards to liability and cost implications;
* Interpreting the law where relevant to specific cases;
* Preparing cases for Court;
* Undertaking mediation;
* Attending Set Aside Application hearings on more complex cases (via telephone and video conferencing);
* Working with vulnerable consumers in line with the firm's policies and procedures;
* Taking escalation calls from Post-Litigation Assistants as and when required; and
* Active involvement in the Well Care Team-dealing with vulnerable consumers
Experience
* 1 year PQE+
* Current practicing certificate with no conditions
* Debt recovery experience
* Proficiency in using Proclaim
* Basic understanding of the FCA Regulations (desirable);
* Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (essential); and Understanding and awareness of the General Data Protection Regulations/ Data Protection Act 2018
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Holiday buy back scheme
* Company incentives
* Firm progression structure those looking to build a career.
This is a really fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to join a friendly team in a role with excellent career prospects.
If you would like to apply for this role, please forward an up to date copy of your CV to Ellie Sedgwick or call 01772 259 121 for an informal discussion.
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