At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a varied caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice in litigation.
- Company: Respected regional law firm with a supportive and friendly environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company pension, health programme, and exciting company events.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and progress your career in litigation with experienced colleagues.
- Qualifications: CILEX Lawyer or qualified Solicitor with strong litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
A respected regional law firm is seeking a Litigation Fee Earner to join its expanding Devon team. This is a replacement hire within a busy litigation department, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues and manage a varied caseload of contentious matters. The firm welcomes applications from CILEX Lawyers and qualified Solicitors with strong litigation experience.
The Role
- You'll be responsible for delivering high quality legal advice and managing a broad range of litigation matters, including:
- Managing a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution
- Handling pre action procedures, pleadings, disclosure and trial preparation
- Providing comprehensive, accurate legal advice to clients
- Responding promptly to client communications and progressing matters efficiently
- Drafting all necessary documentation with a high level of accuracy
- Liaising with solicitors, courts and third parties
- Ensuring paper and electronic files are organised, compliant and up to date
- Preparing trial bundles and ensuring all documents meet internal and external requirements
- Prioritising workload effectively to meet deadlines
- Recording time accurately and maintaining strong billing discipline
- Monitoring WIP levels and meeting performance targets
- Supporting marketing, networking and promotional activities
- Representing the firm at events and maintaining strong professional standards
- Using IT systems and case management software effectively
Candidate Requirements
- This role is suited to a motivated CILEX Lawyer or Solicitor with:
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team
- A genuine interest in progressing their career within litigation
Benefits
- The firm offers:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Company events
- Referral programme
- Supportive and friendly working environment
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
Litigation Fee Earner - Devon - CILEX / Solicitor employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
