Litigation Associate

Gmp Worldwide; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are supporting a well-established legal practice in Bromsgrove with the recruitment of a Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Litigation team. The role is suitable for a newly qualified solicitor or a solicitor with up to 2 years' PQE who wants to develop within a supportive, client-focused environment.

You will manage your own caseload across a range of contentious matters, including employment, civil litigation and dispute resolution, advising clients and

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor or up to 2 years' PQE with litigation experience.
• Experience in civil litigation, employment and/or dispute resolution.
• Able to manage own caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious matters with exposure to employment and general litigation.
• Advise and support clients throughout matters and ensure timely progression.
• Work collaboratively with the wider litigation team to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Caseload management

Client-focused

Team collaboration

Job description

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are currently supporting a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in Bromsgrove with the recruitment of a Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 2 years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and client-focused legal environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own caseload and work across a varied range of contentious matters, working closely with clients and providing clear, professional and commercially minded legal advice.

The Role

As a Litigation Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of contentious matters, with exposure to areas including:

• Employment matters
• General contentious legal matters
• Advising and supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters
• Managing your own caseload and ensuring matters progress efficiently and within required deadlines
• Prioritising workload effectively while maintaining a high standard of client service
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, policies and regulatory requirements

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Solicitor who is newly qualified or has up to 2 years' PQE and can demonstrate experience within litigation or a contentious legal environment.

You will ideally be:

• Newly Qualified through to approximately 2 years' PQE
• Experienced in civil litigation, employment and/or dispute resolution
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Highly client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional, approachable and reassuring in your communication with clients
• Organised and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• A strong written and verbal communicator
• A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Comfortable working within established compliance procedures and internal systems

Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in delivering an excellent service to clients and is keen to continue developing their litigation career within a professional and supportive team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £36,000 – £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Office-based in Bromsgrove
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent working conditions
• Opportunity to develop your career within an established legal practice
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.