Dispute Resolution Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their expanding team. The firm is celebrated for its supportive environment and high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various litigation matters and will be integral to the firm's growth strategy.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus Scheme

Company Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Supportive working environment

Free onsite parking

Accessible to public transport

Qualifications

• 5 years PQE as a Litigation Solicitor.
• Ability to manage varied caseload and hit targets.
• Strong legal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle insolvency matters, negligence, and breach of contract.
• Work with limited supervision and support from administrative staff.
• Attend networking events and develop business opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Litigation Solicitor (5 years PQE)

Job description

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We are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a Legal 500 Firm based in Essex.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor – Up to £70,000 - REF 261445TB

The Role

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals.

The firm is recognised across the region for its outstanding client care and high-quality commercial and private client work.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Dispute Resolution offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Litigation Solicitor to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice.

The ideal candidate will have dealt and handled Insolvency matters, negligence and professional negligence, breach of contract, landlord and tenant matters and enforcement of judgements.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support from Paralegals and a Legal Secretary.

The Candidate

• A Litigation Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE or equivalent
• Ability to work to targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Business Develop and attend Networking Events for the firm
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Parking
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Supportive working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Thomas Brown Retained Consultant – INDTB

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