Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Flint Bishop; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great working environment at our Derby

Career Development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday

1 week’s holiday carry over

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff card discount scheme for local,

Social days and evenings on the firm

Monthly food on the firm for all staff

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop in Derby seeks a Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate to join the Commercial Dispute Resolution team. You will manage a personal caseload of commercial litigation matters and support on more complex disputes with senior colleagues.

You will liaise with clients, ensuring exceptional client care, and report to the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution. The role offers opportunities to contribute to business development and departmental audits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:1 law degree.
• Experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Ability to manage your own caseload of complex client matters.
• Demonstrate excellent commitment to client care and good technical ability.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload.
• Possess excellent communication skills; and
• Sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters that can include: Contractual disputes, Commercial property disputes, Landlord & Tenant disputes, Professional negligence disputes, Debt Recovery disputes.
• Support on more complex matters alongside senior team members.
• Ensure matters are kept up to date in systems and communicate advancements to clients and team.
• Record all time in the Tikit system, including non-billable activities.
• Take responsibility for managing the client experience and attend client meetings.
• Contribute to business development for the department and assist in audits.
• Take on additional tasks as required by the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution.
• Conduct legal research as required; demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

Caseload management

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (2:1)

Tools

Tikit system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Derby, UK

Department: Commercial Dispute Resolution

Location: Derby, UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team as a Solicitor.
We are accepting applications from Solicitors, Associates or Senior Associates.
Our tier 1 team is one of the largest and most experienced in the Midlands, handling complex and high value disputes for a variety of local and national clients.
This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of commercial litigation matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team.
Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times.
This role reports directly to the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters that can include:
  • Contractual disputes
  • Commercial property disputes
  • Landlord & Tenant disputes
  • Professional negligence disputes
  • Debt Recovery disputes
• As well as managing a personal caseload of litigated matters, this role is responsible for supporting on more complex matters alongside senior members of the team;
• Ensure matters are kept up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to clients and the relevant team members;
• Record all time in the Tikit system, including non-billable activities;
• Take responsibility for managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary;
• Take a keen interest in business development for the department and contribute where required;
• Support departmental audits as and when required;
• Take on additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution;
• Conduct legal research where required; and
• Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree;
• Have experience in Commercial Litigation;
• Be able to manage your own caseload of complex client matters;
• Demonstrate excellent commitment to client care and good technical ability;
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload;
• Possess excellent communication skills; and
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.
The successful candidate will be required to attend an induction and a period of training at the firm’s Derby office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Derby Head offices
• Career Development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services