Litigation Solicitor

GloverPriest Solicitors Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave after 12 months

Annual events

Job summary

GloverPriest Solicitors Limited in Lichfield seeks a Litigation Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to handle Commercial and Civil matters. You will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior fee earners, and contribute to client development while ensuring timely, cost-efficient resolutions.

The role offers growth in a forward-thinking firm, with a supportive team culture and opportunities to expand the practice in the Midlands regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial and Civil Litigation, including complex matters.
• Excellent communication and personal skills.
• Ability to build the client base and market services.
• Ability to supervise junior fee earners and manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct matters for clients in Commercial and Civil Litigation.
• Manage a varied caseload including disputes and contract issues.
• Supervise junior team members and allocate work.
• Support department with cost management and billing.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Civil Litigation

Client relations

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Solicitor qualification (1-3 years PQE)

Job description

Established in 2012, Glover Priest Solicitors Limited has always been the solicitors on the high street that supports the legal needs of local and national communities, and we do so by having a team of outstanding legal professionals that have a wealth of experience in their fields.

Our growing team is made up of over 110 qualified and none qualified professionals in Staffordshire, Birmingham, West Midlands, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. We're always looking to hear from people who enjoy supporting clients with their legal issues.

GloverPriest Solicitors offers a welcoming, friendly and positive environment to work in where everyone is treated with respect. Our employees are expected to work hard, but we also make sure they are rewarded for it. You take your job seriously and so do we!

This is an exciting, fast paced role working for one of the top 30 conveyancing firms in the UK.

Due to continued business success and growth at GloverPriest Solicitors we are currently recruiting a Solicitor to join our Litigation department in our Lichfield office. Applications are invited from Litigation Solicitors who are at least 1-3 years PQE+ and have experience dealing with a broad range of Commercial and Civil Litigation matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor who is looking to join a forward thinking firm.

The Role:

• Conduct matters on behalf of clients in both Commercial and Civil Litigation matters.
• Management of a varied caseload to include boundary disputes, residential and commercial landlord and tenant issues and contract disputes and general disputes. Fee earners should expect to be challenged and stimulated on a daily basis.
• Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
• Management of support services for the team.
• Cost management, efficient billing and payment procedures.
• Recognising fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
• Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct and the Money Laundering Regulations in accordance with current guidance from the SRA and the company.
• Identifying and meeting job related training and development targets.

The Litigation Solicitor will possess:-

• Solicitor qualification with 1-3+ years PQE
• Experience in all aspects of Commercial and Civil Litigation Law (including complex matters)
• Excellent communication and personal skills
• A network of existing contacts
• Ability to build the client base and help market the company's wider services
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate with the wider business
• Gifted 'Birthday' leave after 12 months employment
• Annual events

We are a forward-thinking solicitors, GloverPriest takes the time to understand individual needs and find creative solutions for any challenge.

Due to the response to this position, please assume that you have been unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us within 7 days of your submitted application

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GloverPriest Solicitors Locations

Great Barr / Kings HeathLichfield / Market HarboroughQuinton / StourbridgeTamworth / WellingboroughUnited Kingdom