Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive – Dorset

Harold G Walker; England; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harold G Walker in Dorset seeks a qualified Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our specialist team. The role is a permanent, full-time position based at our Dorset offices, with occasional travel between branches and a 9am-5pm, 35-hour week.

You will handle a broad range of dispute resolution matters with strong client care and legal knowledge, and you should be well organised, IT literate and able to work on your own initiative.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years PQE and experience in dispute resolution.
• Ability to undertake a broad range of dispute resolution matters.
• Higher Rights of Audience qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of dispute resolution matters for clients.
• Manage workload in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Dispute resolution

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Self-motivated

Organised workload

Job description

Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive - Dorset

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Litigation Solicitor to join our specialist team in Dorset. The position can be based at any of our offices, and at times may require travel between the branches.

This is a permanent full-time role – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch which equates to a 35 hour week. We offer an attractive salary which will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience.

The Candidate:

• Preferably a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ yr PQE.
• You should have relevant experience to undertake a broad range of dispute resolution matter.
• A Higher Rights of Audience qualification is not a necessity but is advantageous.
• You will be friendly, approachable and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• You must be confident, self-motivated and work on your own initiative.
• You will be IT literate.
• You must be well organised and able to prioritise and schedule your workload.
• At Harold G Walker, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest standard of legal services so we require someone who can meet our high standards of client care and legal knowledge.