At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex litigation cases and support clients in personal and business disputes.
- Company: Join a dynamic legal firm committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while growing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with dispute resolution experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Newly Qualified PBDR Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive will work closely with our PBDR team across a broad range of litigation matters. The successful candidate will handle a wide range of complex litigation work, including managing a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, such as Commercial and Residential Landlord and Tenant, Consumer Law, Boundary Disputes, and Contentious Probate matters.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Key Responsibilities
- To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients.
- Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business.
- To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
- To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work.
- Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
- Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
- Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
- Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures.
Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal.
- Experience within Dispute Resolution.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and high levels of computer literacy.
- Knowledge of case management systems.
- Clear understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
- Previous experience of SOS.
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Structured and organised.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Competencies
- Able to work with diplomacy and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Desire to provide high quality service.
- High level of integrity.
Attributes
- Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the business.
- Team player.
- Must have full driving licence and access to a vehicle during working hours.
Benefits
- Some of the great benefits that we offer include:
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. Please refer to our privacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
PERSONAL AND BUSINESS DISPUTE RESOLUTION SOLICITOR/CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE (NQ - 3 YEARS PQE)[...] in Lincolnshire employer: Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management
Chattertons is an exceptional employer located in Lincoln, UK, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and growth. With a focus on personal and business dispute resolution, the firm provides its solicitors and chartered legal executives with diverse caseloads and opportunities to enhance their legal skills while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Employees benefit from a commitment to equality and diversity, ensuring a rewarding and inclusive workplace for all.
Contact Details:
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management Recruitment Team
