Solicitor - Commercial Litigation

Flint Bishop; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Job summary

Flint Bishop in Leeds is seeking a Solicitor/Associate with at least 2 PQE in Commercial Litigation to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team. The role involves managing a personal caseload and supporting on more complex matters with senior colleagues.

You will liaise directly with clients to ensure high levels of client care, and contribute to business development while maintaining accurate time records in Tikit.

Qualifications

• Have at least 2 PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Able to manage your own caseload of complex client matters.
• Demonstrate excellent commitment to client care and good technical ability.
• Excellent time management and ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes, property disputes, landlord & tenant disputes, professional negligence disputes and debt recovery.
• Support on more complex matters alongside senior team members.
• Keep matters up to date in systems and communicate updates to clients and team.
• Record all time in the Tikit system, including non-billable activities.
• Take responsibility for managing the client experience and attend client meetings as needed.
• Contribute to business development for the department.
• Support departmental audits and take on additional tasks as required by the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution.
• Conduct legal research when required; demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Caseload management

Client care

Time management

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Commercial Dispute Resolution

Location: Leeds

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Commercial Litigation practice in Leeds, as we look to grow our team and develop our clients base.

We are accepting applications from Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates & Partners.

This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of commercial litigation matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team.

Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times.

This role is full time, Monday to Friday 36.25 hours, based at our Leeds Embankment offices and reports directly to the Head of Commercial Litigation.

Applications from candidates looking to work from the York and Sheffield offices would also be welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters that can include:
  • Contractual disputes
  • Commercial property disputes
  • Landlord & Tenant disputes
  • Professional negligence disputes
  • Debt Recovery disputes
• As well as managing a personal caseload of litigated matters, this role is responsible for supporting on more complex matters alongside senior members of the team;
• Ensure matters are kept up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to clients and the relevant team members;
• Record all time in the Tikit system, including non-billable activities;
• Take responsibility for managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary;
• Take a keen interest in business development for the department and contribute where required;
• Support departmental audits as and when required;
• Take on additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution;
• Conduct legal research where required; and
• Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have at least 2 PQE in Commercial Litigation;
• Be able to manage your own caseload of complex client matters;
• Demonstrate excellent commitment to client care and good technical ability;
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload;
• Possess excellent communication skills; and
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career Development opportunities
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services