Dispute Resolution Fee Earner

Job Description

Dispute Resolution Fee Earner

Salary:

Location: Doncaster

Full-time Established Firm Excellent Training

Join a well-established law firms busy litigation team in Doncaster and become part of a firm with over 50 years of heritage 6 offices across the region and a genuine commitment to valuing its people through outstanding career development opportunities.

Are you an experienced Dispute Resolution Fee Earner looking to advance your career with diverse commercial and civil litigation work This excellent opportunity offers the chance to manage a varied caseload whilst building strong client relationships within a supportive team environment at a firm with an outstanding reputation built over five decades.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage and 6 offices across the region with their head office based in Doncaster. Their litigation team is expanding creating this exciting opportunity for an experienced Fee Earner to join their supportive team and benefit from excellent training career development opportunities and the chance to work across diverse commercial and civil dispute resolution matters.

Key highlights:

• Varied litigation caseload covering commercial and civil disputes
• Established firm with over 50 years of heritage and regional presence
• Career development opportunities with excellent training and progression pathways
• Head office location in Doncaster with excellent transport links

Your Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Managing a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters
• Dispute Resolution: Handling contract disputes debt recovery and professional negligence claims
• Case Preparation: Conducting case preparation witness statements and evidence gathering
• Court Representation: Representing clients at court hearings mediations and settlement conferences
• Legal Documentation: Drafting pleadings applications and other court documentation
• Professional Liaison: Liaising with barristers experts and other legal professionals
• ADR Management: Managing pre-action protocols and alternative dispute resolution procedures
• Strategic Advisory: Providing strategic litigation advice to business and individual clients
• Client Relationships: Building and maintaining strong client relationships throughout proceedings
• Business Development: Contributing to business development and department growth
• Legal Knowledge: Staying current with civil procedure rules and case law developments

Essential Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experienced Dispute Resolution Fee Earner with proven litigation track record
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure rules and court processes
• Commercial litigation experience and civil disputes expertise
• Case management skills with ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision

Technical Skills:

• Court advocacy experience with confident hearing representation
• Litigation drafting including pleadings applications and court documentation
• Evidence gathering and witness statement preparation
• Legal technology proficiency with case management systems experience

Key Skills:

• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and client care abilities
• Commercial awareness and commitment to business development
• Strategic thinking with ability to provide tactical litigation advice
• Time management skills with ability to prioritise court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Problem-solving abilities with proactive approach to dispute resolution

Professional Qualities:

• Career ambition to develop within established litigation practice
• Client advocacy excellence with commitment to achieving optimal outcomes
• Professional resilience in handling challenging and complex disputes
• Continuous learning mindset with commitment to staying current with procedural developments

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary: per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual salary reviews and performance-related increases
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Professional membership fees covered including litigation specialist associations

Work-Life Balance:

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
• Court attendance with appropriate time off in lieu arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional days for long service
• Modern office environment with excellent local transport links

Career Development:

• Excellent training opportunities in litigation developments and advocacy skills
• Professional development support and clear career progression pathways
• Specialist training in complex commercial disputes and alternative dispute resolution
• Skills enhancement in business development and client relationship management
• Leadership development opportunities within expanding litigation department

Additional Benefits:

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support programmes
• Life assurance and income protection coverage
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Social activities and team building events
• Employee-focused culture that genuinely values staff development and career progression
• Professional working environment with modern technology and facilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage operating 6 offices across the region including Doncaster (Head Office) Retford Worksop Clowne Sheffield-Waterthorpe and Sheffield-Chapeltown. They have built an outstanding reputation for client service and are committed to providing excellent career development opportunities for their staff particularly in their expanding litigation department handling diverse commercial and civil disputes.

Why they stand out:

• Established heritage: Over 50 years of serving clients across the region with proven litigation expertise
• Regional presence: 6 offices providing comprehensive legal services and career mobility
• Employee-focused culture: Genuine commitment to staff development and career progression
• Supportive environment: Experienced colleagues and excellent training opportunities
• Professional reputation: Outstanding reputation built over decades of successful dispute resolution
• Modern facilities: Well-equipped offices with excellent local transport links
• Litigation expertise: Dedicated team with extensive experience across all aspects of dispute resolution

Location & Working Arrangements

Primary Location:Doncaster
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm (plus court attendance as required)
Transport Links: Excellent transport connections in Doncaster town centre
Team Environment: Busy litigation team with supportive experienced colleagues
Start Date: As soon as possible

Ready to Advance Your Litigation Career

This is your opportunity to join a well-established firm with over 50 years of heritage where youll manage a diverse dispute resolution caseload covering commercial and civil litigation whilst benefiting from excellent training career development and the chance to contribute to department growth in a genuinely supportive environment.

Dont miss this excellent opportunity to advance your litigation career with comprehensive dispute resolution experience clear progression pathways and the backing of a firm with an outstanding regional reputation for successful dispute resolution. Apply today or contact Lee for a confidential discussion about how this role could accelerate your professional development.

Contact Details:
Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director

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