Litigation Senior Associate - Bristol - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol seeks a Senior Associate Supervisor for their Litigation Team. The role involves supervising a sub-team and handling Fast Track contract cases. Ideal candidates are fully qualified Solicitors with a background in Contract Law and Civil Procedure Law, and prior management experience is preferred. The firm promotes a supportive environment with options for full-time or part-time work.

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling Fast Track cases.
• Background in managing small teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a sub-team focusing on Small Claims and Fast Track matters.
• Negotiate and litigate claims through the Civil Courts.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients.

Skills

Contract Law

Civil Procedure Law

People Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

Litigation Senior Associate - Bristol - Hybrid

A chance to join one of Bristol's most vibrant and innovative law firms with a strong reputation for top quality work and a commitment to the development of its employees.

The firm is seeking to expand their busy and thriving Litigation Team and is looking to hire a Senior Associate Supervisor to join their Contract Disputes Team within the firm's Volume Litigation Department.

As a Senior Associate Supervisor in the Contract Disputes team, you will be responsible for the technical supervision of a small sub-team, primarily focusing on Small Claims Track and Fast Track matters.

You may also handle a caseload of up to 10 consumer and commercial contract cases of Fast or Intermediate Track value. Your duties will include:

1. Assessing the prospects of success for contract claims involving consumer and commercial disputes, for claimants and defendants, of a Fast and Intermediate Track value.
2. Negotiating and litigating claims through the Civil Courts, if necessary, to trial.
3. Providing excellent customer service to the firm's clients.

You should have a strong background in Contract Law and Civil Procedure Law, with some previous people management experience being desirable. You must be a fully qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with experience handling Fast Track cases.

The organization offers a friendly and supportive working environment, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 1 day per week in the Bristol office. The position can be full-time or part-time (4 days per week or equivalent hours).

For more information, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott:

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Phone: [phone]
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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and support our large client network in achieving the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or personal characteristics. We celebrate diversity in the workplace. Please note that any indicated experience levels are guidelines only.*