Commercial and Private Client Litigation - Taunton

advertised by Devon & Somerset Law Society for Clarke Willmott; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Clarke Willmott in Taunton is seeking a Solicitor (2 to 4 years PQE) to join our Commercial and Private Client Litigation team. Based mainly in our Taunton office, you will work as part of a wider team across our offices and handle a varied caseload for commercial and private clients.

You will have the chance to develop your career within a respected national firm, contributing to business development, mentoring junior staff, and supporting Partners on larger claims.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in litigation
• Own a caseload across commercial and private client disputes with support from Partners and senior staff
• Join a national firm with a Taunton practice and opportunities for business development
• Role includes travel to other offices and client meetings as required

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across commercial and private client disputes
• Support Partners and Senior Associates on larger claims
• Engage in business development activities and client relationship building
• Adhere to information security and firm policies

Skills

Litigation

Education

Solicitor

Job description

Commercial and Private Client Litigation -Taunton We are seeking a Solicitor (2 to 4 years PQE) to join our reputable Commercial and Private Client Litigation team in Taunton. Based mainly in our Taunton office as part of a wider team across all our offices. Our team have considerable experience in resolving disputes across a wide range of industries and sectors. You will be joining a team of 17 in Taunton, led by five Partners and further made up of Senior Associates, Associates, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

As a member of this team you will enjoy access to a wide variety of Litigation work for private and commercial clients. We will enable you to build your career as a litigator with a stimulating caseload. The team, ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners Directories, acts for businesses and private clients. The range and quality of our caseload makes it an exceptional base to build a career in litigation. You will have your own caseload across the range of our specialisms and the opportunity to support Partners and Senior Associates on more complex and large-scale claims. Beyond your caseload, we’ll expect you to get involved in a range of business development activities and play a full part as a member of a supportive team. It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:

We are looking for someone with a passion for contentious work, initiative, pragmatism, common sense and excellent client skills, who is looking to build a career and develop a reputation within litigation. Whilst we will train and develop your specialist expertise, we will expect you to have at least 12 months Litigation experience. You may even have built several years of litigation experience and be looking for a new challenge, either as a solicitor or at the bar. This role is intellectually demanding, so we will look for a strong level of academic achievement, but you will be able to translate complex and technical information and problems into clear and simple advice and actions.

Who we are:

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years. We work flexibly as a team. This role would require 3 days a week in our Taunton office and some travel to other offices / locations and for client needs and Business Development opportunities, as required.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment. Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance.

• We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
• There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.