Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

Litigation Solicitor Opportunity The opportunity:You will have a rare opportunity to take charge and develop all aspects of the litigation department and handle all the firms contentious work including CPO Litigation, Tax Litigation, Insolvency, Breach of Contract, Landlord & Tenant & Property Litigation.There will also be some non-contentious work involved such as commercial contract drafting.You will be exposed to top-quality work, developing both your legal knowledge and commercial awareness, with full responsibility. This opportunity will suit someone who is entrepreneurial, commercially focused, self-driven and does not require supervision forday-to-day conduct of case work. We are looking for individuals with the following skills & experience: * Good understanding of company, contract and property law * Strong commercial awareness for opportunities for the firm and the clients * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to review cases, provide good quality legal advice and case strategy * Ability to multitask, wear different hats and deal with competing priorities without delay * Ability to manage all aspects of the litigation department * Ability to bring cases to an early resolution (either by settlement or trial) * Focus on results over and above the clients expectations and experience of delivering exceptional results for the client * Ability to work to deadlines and maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances and conferences based on case requirements in the firms electronic diary and case list. * Highly conversant with civil procedure rules and litigation case management * Ability to draft all the usual documents involved in litigation, such as a particulars of claim, witness statements, costs schedules, applications, orders, part 36 offers * Ability to maintain a personal yet professional relationship with clients * Ability to take enquiries from potential clients and sell the firms services and sign up the client * Ability to ensure clients are regularly billed, client debts are kept to a bare minimum * Ability to time record using the firms case management software and bill to monthly targets * Ability to assist in the promotion and marketing of the firms services via internal/external networking events, presentations and online articles * Must be self-motivated, driven and enjoys a complex and varied workload * Ability to quickly get to grips with new areas of law and hit the ground running * Self-discipline to take responsibility of own work and deadlines and to progress cases quickly and efficiently * Excellent attention to detail and continuously striving for self-improvement and development * Personality Traits required: High Personal Standards, Ability to work under pressure, Driven, Adaptable, Enthusiastic, Proactive, Team Player and can do attitudeWhats in it for you:This opportunity is unrivalled by any other law firm!* Small team in lovely city centre offices * Early access to good quality work and clients * Exposure to marketing and business development * Exposure to various legal disciplines -you wont be pigeon holed into one area of law! * You wont be competing with hundreds of others for progression within the firm * The more successful our small firm becomes, the more opportunities there will be for you * No glass ceilings - the role will become what you make itThe Firm:The firm is an award winning commercial law firm in Manchester Close to Salford Central and Piccadilly and Victoria Stations* The small but client focused team has become a recognised brand within the Manchester commercial and property law market and have a significant following in the Asian market* The ethos is to provide a very personal approach in how we deal with each case and focus on results for the clientOn offer is a highly competitive salary (DOE) and a range of benefits please apply here or email for more information and arrange a confidential discussion.Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Litigation Solicitor Opportunity Manchester