Solicitor / Legal Executive, Dispute Resolution

Leah's Cookin'; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years of experience in Litigation. The role involves managing commercial disputes, handling volume claims, and contributing to business development. Candidates should be strong team players with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases. Flexible working patterns are available.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years post qualification experience in Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Acting for claimants and defendants in commercial disputes.
• Handling volume claims for large clients.
• Promoting the firm and engaging in business development.

Skills

Team Player

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Fellowship Grade from FCILEx

Job description

We are a dedicated team of lawyers, who are all very experienced in all areas of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, property litigation, commercial and residential tenancy disputes, consumer protection and produce liability, tortious claims, volume claims and debt recovery. We are highly regarded by our clients for our professionalism, results, and specialisms.

About The Role

Based at our open plan office in Stockton-on-Tees, your duties will be challenging and rewarding and will include:

• Acting for claimants and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes.
• Handling volume claims for large clients.
• Ensuring that clients are fully appraised of the costs and risks applied to their case.
• Promoting the firm and taking an active role in business development activities.
  
  

We are open to applications from candidates wanting to work full, part time or more flexible working patterns, so speak to us about your ideal hours!

About You

You must be a qualified Solicitor or hold a Fellowship Grade from the Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with up to 5 years post qualification experience in Litigation (claimant and defendant).

It is essential that you are a strong team player who can also work independently to drive forward our client base. Excellent organisational and collaboration skills are also a must.

In addition, you should enjoy a challenge and be able to effectively manage multiple cases simultaneously, whilst delegating tasks efficiently.

You should also be flexible to travel occasionally to our office in Newcastle, in line with the needs of the business.

If you think you have the required skills and qualities for the role, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or telephone [phone].

Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.

We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!