Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Overview of role

· Exposure to a broad range of Civil Litigation cases

· Conducting complex disputes and provide a high-quality Dispute Resolution service

Dealing with:

• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Director disputes
• Contractual disputes
• Employment disputes
• Debt Claims
• Probate disputes
• Land and Property disputes
• Professional Negligence

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of contentious matters from inception to conclusion.
• Providing strategic and commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and other legal documentation.
• Representing clients at mediations, settlement negotiations and court hearings where appropriate.
• Conducting legal research and advising on complex and developing areas of law.
• Working proactively to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a high standard of client care.
• Assisting with business development activities, including networking and contributing to marketing initiatives.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, firm policies and risk management procedures.
• Focus to be on being a team player

Additional Skills and Experience

• Experience of handling litigation matters through all stages of the dispute resolution process.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify practical solutions for clients.
• Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience of using case management systems and legal research platforms.
• A proactive approach to business development and networking.

Pay: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person