Solicitor

Tees; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated legal professional to join their Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. In this role, you will provide tailored legal services to a diverse clientele, assisting with complex disputes and insolvency matters. The firm prides itself on its commitment to exceptional client service and offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow your own portfolio. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a firm that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Discretionary payments

Birthday holiday

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Contributory pension

Discounted legal services

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience in Dispute Resolution and Litigation is essential.
• Strong understanding of insolvency law and client management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload focusing on insolvency matters.
• Provide proactive legal advice and achieve fee targets.
• Participate in networking and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Litigation

Insolvency Law

Client Management

File Management

Advocacy

Legal Advice

Cross Referrals

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Tools

Legal Software

Billing Software

Job description

Location: Cambridge, Chelmsford or Bishop's Stortford

The Firm

Tees Law are a Top 200 UK law firm, with 400 staff across our 6 offices. We provide expert legal services and independent financial advice. We work for individuals and businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, national corporations, and institutions. Founded in 1913, we have grown from a traditional family firm with strong roots. Tees’ vision is to be the firm of choice for exceptional service. We pride ourselves in being easy to talk to - we talk openly, honestly, and with empathy. No matter how complex a situation, we provide straightforward, long-term solutions for a better future. Drawing on our years of experience, we anticipate our clients’ needs and share our insights.

The Department

Our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team specializes in providing bespoke solutions for clients in all forms of litigation, arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Our expert team of legal advisors and support staff across the department are known for their ability to handle complex matters involving multiple issues. The team works on all types of disputes for a range of clients, including large corporate clients, smaller businesses, entrepreneurs, schools, and individuals. The range of work is diverse including contractual disputes, director and shareholder disputes, professional negligence, insolvency, education law, regulatory and corporate defence, construction, contentious property issues, and contentious trust and probate. Our department is experienced in handling high-value as well as high-volume cases.

The Role

• Provide a quality, tailored, and supportive legal service to a range of clients.
• Assist current clients with their specific needs in Dispute Resolution & Litigation.
• Assist Senior Lawyers with their caseload and develop own portfolio of clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of client matters specifically in the area of Insolvency.
• Provide clients with high-quality, proactive legal advice that meets client needs.
• Achieve the firm’s fee targets and assist others in the team to do so.
• Display excellent file management skills to meet the needs of the business.
• Deliver legal services in a cost-efficient manner for both the client and the firm.
• Maximize the use of technology to enhance performance.
• Enhance the firm’s reputation within the community by developing a professional reputation and participating in activities to support the firm.
• Identify opportunities for cross referrals and provide excellent client service.
• Contribute to the firm’s marketing initiatives by participating in events, networking, seminars, and writing marketing material.
• Provide advice and support in Dispute Resolution & Litigation, including:
• Acting for a mix of Claimants and Defendants, from obtaining initial instructions to achieving a resolution.
• Experience of insolvency litigation, preferably acting for both Insolvency Practitioners and Directors.
• Maintain own caseload, obtaining guidance from Senior Lawyers when required.
• Maintain regular billing of client files where appropriate.
• Advise clients on funding options and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Identify and liaise with appropriate experts and Counsel.
• Undertake advocacy at all interlocutory stages when cost-effective.
• Specialize in particular areas of law or processes as required by the Department.
• Support senior team members in their caseloads, including running their cases during absences.
• Attend networking events and assist in building the profile of the firm and Department.
• Keep up to date with developments in Dispute Resolution & Litigation law relevant to the cases being run.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties allocated to the role.

Other Information

Reward and Recognition:

• Discretionary payments
• Birthday holiday
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
• Employee assistance programme through Health Assured
• Contributory pension
• Discounted legal services
• Discounted financial advice services
• Life assurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Interest-free season ticket and travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care
• Access to a discount platform
• Discounted gym membership
• Social events throughout the year
• Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities
• A day’s leave per year for Volunteer Day
• Opportunity to become involved with firm initiatives.

If you are ambitious, driven, and want to work with a firm focused on helping give our clients a better future, then you are aligned with our aim to achieve that. You will have a blended working schedule, allowing you to arrange your days to benefit your commitments - in and out of the office. We understand that both the big and small details are important and believe that rewarding staff for their contributions and investing in their future is vital to the growth of our firm.

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, recognizing that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.