Litigation Executive/Solicitor

RGH-Global Limited; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Newark is seeking a confident Litigation professional to manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters. Responsibilities include client service, business development, and legal skills enhancement. Essential qualifications include experience as a Litigation Executive or Solicitor and excellent communication skills. Attractive benefits such as generous holiday entitlement and income protection are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Staff discount on legal fees

Income protection

Life assurance (3x salary)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor.
• Previous experience managing a busy caseload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of civil litigation work.
• Provide ongoing service to existing clients.
• Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Positive and adaptable approach

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SOS Connect

CIPHR

Job description

Overview

Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
A leading regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands is seeking a confident, proactive, and structured Litigation professional to join its Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters while contributing to the growth and development of the department.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, with responsibilities including:

• Handling a range of civil litigation work
• Generating new work and converting quotations
• Promoting the firm's reputation and contributing to business development initiatives in line with the department's Marketing Policy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing service to existing clients while generating new work
• Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross-referrals across offices and practice areas
• Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice
• Maintain and enhance professional legal skills
• Manage financial control, including billing and cash flow on client matters
• Maintain accurate records of time spent on client and internal work
• Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, in accordance with the firm's quality and risk procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor
• Previous experience managing a busy caseload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Professional, positive, and flexible approach

Desirable

• Experience of SOS Connect or other case management systems
• Previous experience with CIPHR or other HR systems

Attributes

• High level of professionalism
• Positive and adaptable approach to work

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme