Litigation Solicitor

Flint Bishop LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great working environment

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy/sell holiday

Holiday carry over

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Social events

Discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop LLP in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to lead a varied caseload in our debt recovery practice. You will draft pleadings, statements, and court bundles while advising clients through the litigation process, including enforcement actions.

We value strong communication, meticulous file management, and proactive case strategy. A minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial debt recovery is required; training on Liberate can be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm.
• Experience managing a significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Liberate is preferred but training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting data and findings.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims.
• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests.
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process.
• Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding-up petitions.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm's case management system.
• Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence.
• Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Excel

Education

Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Liberate

Job description

Department: Debt Recovery

Location: Leeds

Description

Flint Bishop is a multi-award winning, top 200 law firm in England and Wales. The firm has an excellent reputation in the market and currently provides legal advice for some of the biggest household name clients in the UK.

Due to significant growth, we are now looking to hire an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive for our multi award winning B2B debt recovery operations. The Solicitor/Litigation Executive will be responsible for managing their own caseload of disputed and complex matters. Reporting to the Head of Debts Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims.
• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests.
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process.
• Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding-up petitions.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm's case management system.
• Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence.
• Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm.
• Have experience in managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters.
• Possess excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports.
• Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferably have experience of working with Liberate (not essential as training will be provided).
• Have great communication skills including the presentation of data and findings.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment
• Career Development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
• 1 week's holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services