Litigation Solicitor
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £75000 - £85000 per annum + Negotiable + Benefits
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2021
- Reference
- BBBH33241
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- Practice area
- Commercial litigation
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
This leading central London law firm is looking to hire a Litigation Solicitor into their successful team. They are looking for a qualified solicitor 3-5 PQE with previous experience working in commercial litigation.
The Firm
This Top 150, Legal 500 ranked central London law firm is constantly striving to develop a leading, supportive and collaborative environment for their solicitors to thrive.
They are prestigious in many ways, but their friendly and warm nature sets them apart from the stuffy culture you might expect. They are down to earth, empathetic and flexible - your career development truly matters to them as they want to help their employees be the best they can be while having a good time.
Their lawyers are experts across Litigation, Property, Private Client, Corporate, Employment, Intellectual Property and Tax Services.
The Role
Litigation Solicitor 3-5 PQE (Or more).
This role will sit within the Class Action and & Finance Litigation practice.
There are very realistic, exciting opportunities with this firm to develop and grow as a litigation solicitor. The department's size and structure will allow for the right person to rapidly progress.
The work will be varied, and the level of exposure you'll get will help you springboard your career - while the firm will provide the required level of support, you will be allowed to take the lead on matters.
Responsibilities:
- Take clients' instructions and advise on the law and legal issues relating to their case.
- Draft relevant court documents and correspondence tailored to the client's individual needs and requirements.
- Correspond with clients and opposing solicitors, attend meetings and negotiate with opposing parties.
- Instruct barristers and/or appear in court for the client in complex disputes.
- Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, legal executives, and legal secretaries as appropriate.
- Assist supervising partner/s where required.
- Proactively seek business development opportunities, and build relationships with clients and potential clients.
- Administrative tasks such as timesheets and bills for clients work
- Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
- Undertake a range of continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure continuous learning and up to date knowledge.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 3-5 years High Court civil/commercial litigation experience from a top-tier firm or chambers.
- Previous experience of representing claimants and/or acting in class actions/multi-party litigation is desirable.
- Excellent research and drafting skills are essential, including pleadings, witness statements, and notes of advice.
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
- Able to prioritise a busy workload and delegate where appropriate.
This is a rare opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor to join this prestigious firm based in London's West End.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.
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