Civil Litigation Solicitor

Recruiter
JMC Legal
Location
England, London, South East London
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted
30 Apr 2021
Closes
06 May 2021
Ref
BBBH29736
Contact
Jonny Dickens
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Dispute Resolution
PQE Level
2-4, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This family friendly Legal 500 firm are able to offer a springboard for career progression, giving you the opportunity to learn, develop and grow alongside one of the firm's leading, very well-respected Managing Partners.

This firm is looking for a Civil Litigation Solicitor NQ-2 PQE to join the department and help develop and move the business forward. They are offering a lucrative bonus structure to significantly increase earnings.

The firm

This Legal 500 firm has a rich heritage and has been established for over 100 years. They pride themselves on delivering a top level of client service. It is a truly multi-service firm which is continuously evolving. Most of the work they receive is from referrals which demonstrates their reputation in the market.

There is a wealth of experience amongst the solicitors who work there, many coming from the West End and City firms, meaning they punch above their weight, dealing with the highest quality.

They have a reputation of nurturing and developing legal talent; nothing demonstrates this more than the fact they have many "homegrown" partners.

This firm has a culture that stands them apart from all their competitors. It has the perfect balance between being professional and having a friendly, family feel. They value a work-life balance, and many of the staff have been there for years, and this is clearly demonstrated through their high staff retention.

You will find a strong leadership team; there is an open-door policy where everyone has a voice. It's this truly collaborative culture that has been pivotal to the firm's success and top reputation.

The Role

They are seeking to hire a Civil Litigation Solicitor NQ-2 PQE into their well-established office based in Central London.

You will have experience working in a Civil Litigation department and be able to demonstrate initiative when dealing with your own caseload and assisting the Partner and Senior Solicitors in the department.

You will deal with civil litigation and dispute resolution, working on a variety of matters with responsibilities including issuing court proceedings, dealing with disclosure, drafting witness statements, instructing counsel to attend trial and preparing trial bundles and all documentation required by the court both pre and post-trial.

There will be the option to work remotely a few days a week once you have settled into the role.

Requirements

  • You will be a Civil Litigation Solicitor NQ-2 PQE
  • You will possess a passion for working within Civil Litigation
  • You will have excellent communication skills
  • You will be an ambitious individual who wants to progress in their career
  • You must be someone who embraces business development and is a self-starter.
  • You will have a strong collaborative approach to working
  • A meticulous eye for detail is essential

Remuneration

  • Salary is negotiable depending on your level of experience and background and competitive.
  • On offer is a lucrative bonus structure that allows you to increase on your earnings

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.