Litigation Solicitor – Contentious Property / Probate / Commercial

Prosperity Law; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Manchester is seeking a litigation solicitor with 2-8 years of PQE to join their growing litigation team. The role involves handling various cases including property disputes and commercial disputes, supporting the partner and team, and ensuring excellent client service. Candidates should possess strong IT skills, a good work ethic, and the ability to manage their own caseload. This position offers private health cover and a modern office environment.

Benefits

Private health cover

Death in service life insurance

Modern office environment

Responsibilities

• Working on a varied case load including property disputes, contentious probate, and commercial disputes.
• Supporting the Partner/Head of department to achieve team objectives.
• Providing support to team members including junior staff.

Skills

Good technical IT skills

Strong work ethic

Strong attention to detail

Good decision making ability

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage own caseload under supervision

Commercially aware with strong client service focus

Ability to exercise initiative for business development

Job description

Prosperity Law LLP are looking to appoint a litigation solicitor of between 2-8 years PQE (although candidates outside of these brackets with relevant experience will be considered) to join our growing litigation team. The successful candidate should have litigation experience.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Working on a varied case load including
  • Property Disputes
  • Contentious Probate
  • Commercial Disputes
• Supporting the Partner/Head of department within the team to achieve team objectives
• Providing support to other team members as required including junior members of the team and support staff

Requirements:

• Good technical IT skills
• Strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Good decision making ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player and willingness to work with other team members on cases
• Ability to manage own caseload under supervisionAbility to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on client service
• Ability to exercise initiative in relation to business development

Benefits (Subject to eligibility):

• Private health cover
• Death in service life insurance
• A very nice work environment in a modern office in Spinningfields Manchester

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]. We can arrange an initial phone call to discuss the role in more detail.