Civil Litigation Solicitor

Located in the centre of historic Windsor, Charsley Harrison LLP is a well-established commercial and private client firm. We are looking to expand our Litigation Department and build upon the existing client base and caseload within our civil litigation department. We are looking for a civil litigation solicitor with 1+ years PQE with prior experience in all aspects of civil litigation. Supporting the Head of Department, you will undertake a mixed case load. You will be a diligent, motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently but also as part of the team. You will have an attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Charsley Harrison LLP is expanding, and we are looking for candidates committed to becoming an active member of our firm and civil litigation team. You must be pro-active, organised, results driven individual comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking direction.

Candidates should have a good technical knowledge and experience working in all areas of civil litigation but with particular experience in the following areas: -

• Employment Law - handling both contentious and non-contentious matters

• Property

• Landlord & Tenant

• Contractual Disputes

• Commercial Litigation

• Debt Recovery

• Pre-Litigation Action

Personal specification

• 1+ years PQE in Litigation/ Fee Earner Experience
• Ability to work autonomously on complex legal matters
• Attention to detail – a high level of accuracy is essential
• Ability to manage a busy workload ensuring that files are managed effectively, meeting set deadlines, complying with precedents, letters or documents on the case management system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player and enthusiastic
• Professional in conduct and appearance at all times
• Experience of court proceedings
• Exemplary client care skills
• Sound IT skills – experience of case management systems & Microsoft packages. Full training on document management and practice management systems will be provided

Candidates must also have a keen interest in generating new business by building local networks and attending appropriate networking groups and events, some of which may be out of hours. There will be an opportunity to write articles and get involved in marketing the firm and the department.

Candidates must also have a keen interest in generating new business by building local networks and attending appropriate networking groups and events, some of which may be out of hours. There will be an opportunity to write articles and get involved in marketing the firm and the department.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits: Bonus, Company pension, 25 days holiday, Flexible working.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Charsley Harrison LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, physical or mental disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, progression and every other aspect of employment.

All applications will be considered only on merit and candidates are shortlisted for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements by contacting the HR Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor and Maidenhead SL4 1EN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person