Dispute Resolution Solicitor Legal Executive
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Job Description
Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Leeds City Centre
Salary: 40000 to 65000 plus bonus (depending on experience)
Experience: All levels considered
This is a great opportunity for a dispute resolution solicitor or legal executive to join a well-established high-quality team in Leeds with the backing of a supportive environment and the momentum of a growing forward-thinking firm.
The caseload is mixed and will include both pre-litigation and litigated matters with a strong focus on property litigation and professional negligence.
The Opportunity
You will handle a varied disputes caseload from inception to conclusion (with appropriate supervision) including:
Pre-action strategy drafting and negotiation
Issuing and progressing claims through the court process
Advising clients taking instructions and managing expectations
Managing your own files with accurate time recording and billing
Supporting senior members of the team as needed
What Were Looking For
Essential
Qualified solicitor or legal executive
0 to 5 years PQE (or equivalent experience) with an interest in litigation
Interest and preferably experience in one or more of: litigation professional negligence property litigation
Confident engaging directly with clients taking instructions and providing advice
Able to run matters from start to finish with good organisation and attention to detail
Familiar with accurate time recording and billing
Working knowledge of professional conduct rules relevant to your qualification
Strong communication skills and a collaborative team-focused approach
Desirable
Experience of property litigation and/or professional negligence matters
Experience handling a busy caseload with competing deadlines
Whats On Offer
Remuneration
Salary of 40000 to 65000 plus a generous bonus scheme (depending on experience)
Work-life balance and flexibility
Hybrid working after an initial office-based training period
Option to work in the office full time if preferred
Supportive friendly working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance
Holiday and wellbeing
Generous holiday entitlement including Christmas closure
Your birthday off
Incremental holiday days
Healthcare cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Culture and community
Casual dress code (business attire only when meeting clients)
Sports and Social and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
Paid volunteer day off to support a cause of your choice
Development
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
About the Firm
Our client is a longstanding and well-regarded law firm with high quality standards and an established team. At the same time the firm is continuing to grow and invest in new ideas innovation and technology creating a modern environment where people are supported to do their best work.
Location & Working Arrangements
This role is based in Leeds City Centre with hybrid working available after an initial office-based training period.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
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