Litigation Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional firm in Scotland is seeking a dynamic solicitor to join its highly performing Civil law team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment, handling a diverse range of civil litigation cases, particularly in family law. You will be responsible for your own case load while also assisting partners, allowing for exceptional career progression. The firm prides itself on its strong culture, excellent staff retention, and commitment to client service. If you are hardworking, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a respected legal practice.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 2 years PQE required with experience in civil sheriff court work preferred.
• Dynamic solicitor with strong client service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied case load in civil litigation and family court matters.
• Provide representation in Sheriff Courts and manage own case load.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Client Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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We have been serving the local community in Fife and beyond for nearly 120 years through its offices in St Andrews, Cupar, Glenrothes, and Auchtermuchty, offering a wide range of legal and property services. We provide guidance and advice to individuals, families, businesses, corporate and public bodies, and charitable organisations.

The Role

• Join a highly performing Civil law team, working in the Glenrothes office of a regional firm which provides representation in the Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline Sheriff Courts.
• Handle a varied case load in most areas of civil litigation with a leaning towards the Family court such as residence/contact/separation and divorce, Children's referrals, Employment and Mental Health tribunal representation, Guardianship applications under Adults with Incapacity, Interdicts actions, Simple procedure, and debt recovery.
• This position can offer responsibility for your own case load as well as assisting partners.

Ideal Requirements

• 2 years PQE.
• Previous experience in civil sheriff court work is preferred.
• A dynamic solicitor with sound ability and a strong perspective.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, outgoing, and a team player with excellent client service skills.
• Natural at building rapport with clients and colleagues, quickly gaining their confidence with knowledge and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are vital, with the ability to handle matters with empathy and sensitivity being key.
• Join a highly successful Litigation team with an excellent variety of work.
• A team with a strong culture, very good staff retention, and a collegiate feel within a respected regional firm.
• Exceptional career progression opportunities.
• Pension Plan.
• Competitive salary with scope for career development.