Litigation Solicitor in Beckenham

Job Description:

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor

Location: Bromley, England

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

About Us:

Our client, a leading law firm, is dedicated to providing expert, professional, and friendly litigation services. With a commitment to excellence, we aim to make a profitable contribution to our department and further the development of our business. Our current caseload is diverse, covering property & land disputes, landlord & tenant issues, debt recovery, contentious probate, employment law, and contractual and consumer disputes.

Main Responsibilities:

– Provide clients with accurate, appropriate, and up-to-date legal advice

– Establish and maintain excellent client relationships

– Undertake all related administrative tasks in accordance with company procedures

– Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues

– Achieve billing and time recording targets

– Maintain financial control of own ledgers

– Deal swiftly with client complaints

– Participate in marketing and networking activities

– Ensure the confidentiality of firm and client documentation and information

– Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures

– Contribute positively to departmental and firm-wide activities

– Undertake relevant training as required

– Comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct at all times

Key Requirements:

Qualifications:

– Qualified and eligible to practice as a solicitor in England

– 2+ years of post qualification experience in a similar field

– Experience of delivering excellent customer care in a legal environment

– Expert, up-to-date knowledge of litigation processes, procedures, and legislation

– Awareness of marketplace and current developments, opportunities, and threats

Skills and Abilities:

– Ability to quickly build strong, productive relationships with clients and colleagues

– Ability to work independently and under pressure

– Good problem-solving ability and time management skills

– Organised, methodical, and IT literate, including Microsoft Office Applications

– Ability to represent the firm professionally at networking and other events

– Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

– Conscientious with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

– Flexible attitude to work hours and requirements

Other:

– Willingness to attend networking and business development events

– Commitment to undertaking continuing professional development

– Satisfactory standard level Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure

Our client is flexible on the salary. Please email us at with your salary expectations to pass them onto the client.