Managing Associate

Harwood & Co; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Litigation Team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in contested civil litigation, managing caseloads, and drafting legal documents. The role offers a competitive salary with various employment benefits and a hybrid working policy, allowing up to 60% remote work.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced pension

Dental cover

Eye cover

Discounted gym membership

Death in service benefit

New child payment

Access to an online GP

Mental health support

Ability to buy and sell holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in contested civil litigation.
• Proven experience handling Fast Track and Intermediate Track claims.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing defended civil litigation files and assessing risk profiles.
• Managing own caseload of contested litigation matters.
• Drafting legal documents including pleadings and witness statements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Litigation Team. We will also consider applications from experienced, non-qualified individuals.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling contested civil litigation, including both Fast Track and Intermediate Track claims.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing defended civil litigation files, assessing their risk profile, and allocating them to the appropriate fee earner.
• Managing the team's caseload to ensure fee earners are working efficiently.
• Managing your own caseload of contested litigation matters, typically Fast Track and Intermediate Track claims.
• Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements and court applications.
• Supervising junior team members who are dealing with defended small claims.
• Forming strong relationships with key clients and providing clear and practical guidance to them.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of civil litigation procedures and relevant case law, and sharing this with the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in contested civil litigation.
• Proven experience handling Fast Track and Intermediate Track claims.
• An understanding of the processes typical debt claims take.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and client care.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, but we will consider other candidates for the role:

• Experience managing a team of lawyers.
• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.

Other Information

The vast majority of claims handled by our litigation team are defended debt claims, where we act for a claimant business.

The nature of the claims can be wide-ranging, as we act for all types of businesses. Please see the "Industries" section of our website for a flavour of our clients.

We pay competitively & offer a range of employment benefits including enhanced maternity pay, an enhanced pension, dental cover, eye cover, discounted gym membership, death in service benefit, new child payment, access to an online GP, mental health support and the ability to buy and sell holiday. The role is office based but under our current hybrid working policy (which is subject to change) employees may spend up to 60% of their time working from their home.

To apply, please use the below form to send us your CV and also a covering letter setting out why you think you would be a great fit for the role, against the requirements and attributes listed above.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Law Practice

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