Litigation Solicitor

Elite Touch Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 106,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Touch Group in Dorset is seeking a qualified Litigation Solicitor to join our specialist team. The role is full-time, based in our Dorset offices with occasional travel between branches. You will handle a broad range of dispute resolution matters and provide high quality client care.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE, is a Solicitor or Legal Executive, with IT literacy, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work on own initiative. Higher Rights of Audience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with 5+ years PQE.
• Broad range of dispute resolution experience.
• Higher Rights of Audience advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client care.
• IT literate and well organised with strong workload prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of dispute resolution matters.
• Travel between Dorset offices as required.
• Provide high standards of client care and legal knowledge.
• Work a full-time, Monday–Friday routine with 9:00–17:00 hours.

Skills

PQE 5+

Dispute resolution

Client care

Time management

IT literacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Higher Rights of Audience advantageous

Job description

Litigation Solicitor

Company: Elite Touch Group

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Dorset.

Excellent salary and benefits.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Litigation Solicitor to join our specialist team in Dorset. The position can be based at any of our offices, and at times may require travel between the branches.

This is a permanent full-time role – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch which equates to a 35 hour week. We offer an attractive salary which will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience.

The Candidate

• Preferably a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ yr PQE.
• You should have relevant experience to undertake a broad range of dispute resolution matter.
• A Higher Rights of Audience qualification is not a necessity but is advantageous.
• You will be friendly, approachable and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• You must be confident, self-motivated and work on your own initiative.
• You will be IT literate.
• You must be well organised and able to prioritise and schedule your workload.
• We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest standard of legal services so we require someone who can meet our high standards of client care and legal knowledge.