In-House Litigation Solicitor | Hybrid, Strategy & Growth

Michael Page Legal; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Calm wellbeing app

Pension contributions

Volunteer leave

Electric car scheme

Free parking

Free fruit

Canteen subsidies

Shower facilities

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is recruiting an In House Litigation Solicitor based in West Yorkshire to manage a varied defendant litigation caseload across employers liability, public liability, road traffic accidents, property damage and consumer disputes.

You will work with high quality litigation work, supported by modern legal technology, and have opportunities to influence process improvement and legal strategy.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or CILEX with litigation rights.
• Experience in litigation with strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Commercially aware and able to communicate with stakeholders at different levels.
• Interest in legal technology and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of defendant litigation matters from pre action through to resolution.
• Advising on legal strategy, risk, settlement opportunities and compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Working closely with paralegals, managers and senior stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes and client service.
• Supporting legal operations initiatives, process improvements, reporting and development of best practice documentation.
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing with colleagues.

Skills

Litigation experience

Stakeholder comms

Process improvement

Legal tech

Education

Solicitor or CILEX with litigation rights

Job description

Michael Page Legal is recruiting an In House Litigation Solicitor based in West Yorkshire to manage a varied defendant litigation caseload across employers liability, public liability, road traffic accidents, property damage and consumer disputes.

You will work with high quality litigation work, supported by modern legal technology, and have opportunities to influence process improvement and legal strategy.