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Bailey Hunter; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Salary negotiable

Job summary

Bailey Hunter, a progressive law firm, is seeking a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Dispute Resolution team in Barnsley. You will manage your own caseload with supervision and work on a range of commercial and civil disputes.

The caseload may include director/shareholder disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence claims, business torts, and contentious property matters; you will also gain exposure to mediation, arbitration and advocacy while

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and civil disputes work.
• Ability to develop advocacy skills and client relationships.
• Willingness to network and participate in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with supervision.
• Assist senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Work on disputes including director/shareholder, debt recovery, professional negligence, and property matters.
• Develop skills in mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution methods.
• Build strong client relationships and participate in networking.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Advocacy

Networking

Client relationship building

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor (Job Ref: JC3970)

Company:

Company: Bailey Hunter

Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package

Our client, a progressive and growing law firm with an excellent reputation, is looking to recruit a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team in Barnsley.

This is a great opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive team, working closely with an experienced Partner and gaining exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial and civil disputes.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload, with appropriate supervision, as well as assisting senior colleagues with more complex matters.

The caseload will be largely commercial litigation and may include:

• - Director, shareholder and partnership disputes
• - Debt recovery
• - Professional negligence claims
• - Business torts
• - Contentious property matters

You will also have the opportunity to gain experience of litigation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution, as well as developing your advocacy skills.

You’ll be encouraged to build strong client relationships and get involved in networking and business development as your experience grows.