Finance Disputes Solicitor - Leeds | Complex Debt

Flint Bishop Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great Leeds office environment

Career development opportunities

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Job summary

Flint Bishop Solicitors in Leeds seeks a Solicitor in Finance Dispute Resolution to manage a busy caseload under supervision. You will handle a range of contentious matters affecting financial institutions and support client requirements and firm standards.

The role reports to the Partner and Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution. Based at our Leeds office, it is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 PQE in Litigation.
• Ability to manage own caseload of complex matters.
• Demonstrate commitment to client care and strong technical ability.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Progress own caseload of finance dispute matters, including secured and unsecured debt recovery.
• Drafting of claim forms and related documentation.
• Liaising with clients, courts, opponents and third parties.
• Drafting substantive legal advice with commercial considerations.
• Drafting applications and related documentation such as Relief from Forfeiture.
• Time recording in case management systems.
• Adhering to client and departmental service standards.
• Any other tasks as directed by the Partner & Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

Skills

PQE in Litigation

Caseload management

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

IT proficiency - Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flint Bishop Solicitors in Leeds seeks a Solicitor in Finance Dispute Resolution to manage a busy caseload under supervision. You will handle a range of contentious matters affecting financial institutions and support client requirements and firm standards.

The role reports to the Partner and Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution. Based at our Leeds office, it is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for career development.