Solicitor - Finance Dispute Resolution

Flint Bishop LLP

Leeds

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great working environment at Leeds

Career Development opportunities

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy & sell 1 week's holiday

1 week's holiday carry over

Extra day off for birthday

Staff discounts

Social days and evenings

Monthly staff meals

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop LLP seeks a Solicitor in Leeds to manage a caseload in Finance Dispute Resolution, handling contentious matters under supervision. The role focuses on advising clients on regulatory and financial issues while delivering high-quality legal services in line with client requirements and firm standards.

Based in Leeds, it is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). You will progress complex debt recovery matters, draft documents, interact with clients and courts, and contribute to

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year PQE in Litigation.
Ability to manage a complex own caseload.
Strong client care and technical ability.
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and IT proficiency.
Knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Progress own caseload of finance dispute resolution matters, including complex residential property possession proceedings.
Drafting of claim forms, Applications, witness statements, Defences, Replies, and case documentation.
Liaise with clients, Courts, Opponents, and third parties including Counsel clerks and asset managers.
Provide substantive legal advice with consideration of legal and commercial strategy.
Time recording and adherence to firm service standards.
Support department and partner requirements and take on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Caseload management

Time management

Communication

Client care

Legal drafting

IT literacy

Education

1 PQE in Litigation

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solicitor - Finance Dispute Resolution Department: Finance Dispute Resolution Employment Type: Full Time Location: Leeds Description The Solicitor will manage and assist with a caseload of finance dispute resolution matters, working under the supervision of senior members of the team. The role involves advising clients on a range of contentious issues affecting financial institutions, including regulatory considerations, and supporting the delivery of legal services in accordance with client requirements and firm standards. The Solicitor reports to the Partner and Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution and works closely with colleagues across the department to support the effective progression and management of client matters. The position is based at the Leeds office and operates on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week.

Progressing own caseload of matters which include dealing with all aspects of secured and unsecured debt recovery, with a focus on complex residential property possession proceedings.
Drafting of claim forms and all associated documentation, including Applications, witness evidence, Defences, Replies, and saving of documentation on Case/File Management System
Dealing with the Client, Court, Opponents &/or their solicitors, 3rd party agents such as Counsel clerks, LPC, Asset Managers and 3rd parties such as property management companies.
Drafting substantive advice to clients, with consideration of both legal and commercial strategy.
Drafting Relief from Forfeiture application and associated documentation
Time recording in the firm's case management systems.
Working to client agreed or Departmental service standards.
Any other tasks as set by the Partner & Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will:

Have at least 1 PQE in 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