Litigation Fee Earner

Andy File Associates Ltd; Pennington; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

34 days holiday

Birthday day off

Health Cash Plan

Group Life Cover

Company sick pay scheme

Staff Discount Platform

Award-winning training and development

Zusammenfassung

Andy File Associates Ltd is representing a client seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team based in Hampshire. The role requires 3+ years PQE and is a full-time office-based position.

The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload across property litigation, commercial disputes, debt recovery, and trusts matters, delivering high-quality advice and court representation when needed.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years PQE in litigation or equivalent.
• Experience in property litigation, commercial disputes, debt recovery.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Manage a varied caseload of litigation matters with expert advice and representation.
• Draft and manage key legal documents with accuracy.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and build strategies for clients.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, updating and guiding them through litigation.
• Prepare for and attend trials, hearings, and other proceedings with witnesses and experts.
• Contribute to business development and networking to support firm growth.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Client communication

Case management

Legal research

Drafting documents

Negotiation

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Andy File Associates are acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency with regards this permanent vacancy.

Our award winning client is looking to recruit a Litigation Fee Earner to join their Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team based in Hampshire.

They are looking for a Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-4+ years PQE. This is a full time office based role.

In this role, you'll:

• Take charge of a varied caseload of litigation matters, offering expert legal advice and representation in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft and manage key legal documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy at every stage.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and build winning strategies to help clients achieve their goals.
• Be the trusted point of contact for clients, keeping them updated, offering reassurance, and guiding them through the litigation process.
• Prepare for and represent clients at trials, hearings, and other key proceedings, collaborating closely with witnesses, experts, and clients.
• Assist in driving the firm's growth through business development and networking, working with a team that values creativity and initiative.

Your caseload would include:

• Property Litigation: Handle complex boundary disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and leasehold enfranchisement.
• Commercial Disputes: Get involved in high-stakes contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, and professional negligence cases.
• Debt Recovery: Manage all aspects of debt recovery, from initial demand to enforcement.
• Contentious trusts and probate
• General Civil Litigation: Work on diverse cases such as defective products (e.g., motor yachts) and insolvency disputes, ensuring clients receive the best possible outcomes.

Who Are We Looking For:

We’re seeking an ambitious Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with ideally 3+ years PQE. While experience in the above is an advantage, we’re more focused on finding someone with the right attitude, a passion for delivering excellent client service, and a desire to grow with us. If you’re a confident, client-focused self-starter who enjoys managing a variety of challenging cases, we’d love to hear from you. Strong communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple priorities, and a solid billing record are essential.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and experience managing cases from start to resolution.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent client care and communication skills – you’re someone who builds trust and delivers great service.
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A natural problem-solver with solid negotiation skills.

Benefits

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Free New Forest Parking Clock
• Health Cash Plan and Group Life Cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Staff Discount Platform
• Award-winning training and development