Civil and Commercial Litigation Fee Earner

Kenlinks Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Civil and Commercial Litigation Fee Earner. This role involves managing a diverse range of civil law issues, such as landlord-tenant disputes and breach of contract matters. Candidates should possess experience in civil and commercial litigation and debt recovery actions. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of the Department and receive administrative support. A strong understanding of legal frameworks in England and Wales is essential.

Qualifications

• Robust understanding and practical experience in civil/commercial litigation.
• Adhering to the legal frameworks of England and Wales.
• Ability to draft court proceedings and comply with procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Initial consultations with clients and gathering instructions.
• Conduct legal research and formulate case strategies.
• Draft initial correspondences and witness statements.
• Manage evidence and disclosure processes.
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of civil/commercial litigation

Experience in debt recovery actions

Knowledge of Property Law

Strong legal research skills

Education

Solicitor or Litigation Executive qualification

Job description

Civil and Commercial Litigation Fee Earner

About the job Civil and Commercial Litigation Fee Earner

Job Title:

Civil and Commercial Litigation Fee Earner

Job Description:

We are in Urgent need Fee earner for ourCivil/Commercial Litigation Department. This department, a testament tothe firm's continual growth and adaptation to the dynamic legallandscape, is experiencing a remarkable upsurge in client engagements.Consequently, we are seeking to expand our team with the addition of anew Solicitor or Litigation Executive. This individual should possess arobust understanding and practical experience in civil/commerciallitigation and debt-related matters, adhering to the legal frameworks ofEngland and Wales.

Our department's focus encompasses a diverse range of legal issues, including but not limited to:

• Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes, primarily focusing onpossession proceedings as per the Housing Act 1988 and subsequentamendments.
• Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes, involving the execution of forfeiture notices under the Law of Property Act 1925.
• Debt Recovery Actions and Proceedings, adhering to the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law.
• Breach of Contract matters, guided by established principles under English Contract Law.
• General Civil and Litigation Disputes, encompassing a wide range of civil law issues.
• Property Litigation and Contentious Probate Matters, requiring anintricate understanding of the Property Law and Probate Lawrespectively.

The role we seek to fill entails a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Initial consultations with prospective clients and the gathering of preliminary instructions.
• Collaboration with the supervising team to determine fee structures, followed by communicating fee estimates to clients.
• Conducting legal research and formulating a case strategy post-instruction.
• Drafting initial correspondences and formal letters to involved parties, articulating our clients' claims and positions.
• Preparation of witness statements to substantiate our clients claims.
• Drafting and filing court proceedings, ensuring compliance with the relevant procedural requirements.
• Management of evidence and disclosure processes, in line with the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Navigation of court directions and ensuring adherence to judicial guidelines.
• Participation in marketing and business development initiatives to further the department's reach and reputation.

The successful candidate will benefit from supervision by the Head ofthe Department and administrative support from an AdministrativeAssistant.