Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Salary: £66,000 per year

DISPUTE RESOLUTION SOLICITOR – SOUTHAMPTON OR RICHMOND LONDON

Due to expansion, an exciting position has become available for a dispute resolution solicitor to join our friendly legal team. The successful applicant will earn up to £66,000 pa and 25 days holiday. If you have experience in civil and property litigation then this is a perfect opportunity to grow your career and earn good money.
Role Requirements:
The role will involve advising clients on all aspects of civil litigation work with a particular emphasis on property litigation The work will involve areas such as boundary disputes, possession work in both the residential and commercial sectors, the recovery of rent arrears, co-ownership disputes and other associated areas.
Good communication skills are essential, and candidates will be required to communicate regularly with clients for instructions and to give advice. Technical knowledge of land and property law is crucial. The ideal candidate will preferably have experience in advocacy and will be able to deal with their own case load.
The candidate should have knowledge of case management systems and an ability to use online systems..
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Role Responsibilities
Client Service – To provide Clients with an efficient and professional service and to be courteous at all times. To ensure clients are regularly kept up to date.
File Management – To obtain accurate information and instructions from clients and maintain up-to-date records. To complete all aspects of file administration in a timely manner.
Financial Management – To be aware of time recording and costs targets and give accurate quotes to clients. To ensure prompt billing and maintain ongoing awareness of payments received.
Legal Knowledge – To keep up to date with changes in the law and to communicate these to clients clearly and concisely.
Marketing / Business Development – To be aware of the range of legal services provided by the Firm and use this knowledge to promote these services to clients.
Professional Standards – To ensure that only matters appropriate to your role and within your ability are handled ensuring that matters are referred to another Fee Earner or the Department Head as and when appropriate.
Systems & Procedures – To comply with all specified systems and procedures of the Firm but always be alert to seeking ways of improving the same.
Newly qualified or experienced
Strong communication skills are essential
Ability to communicate legal advice clearly and concisely
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail to be able to carefully analyse files and data
Business acumen and a good understanding of clients’ needs
Ability to promote other legal services to clients
Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude and approach to work
Experience of case management system (preferred)

Please email your CV to apply.

Do you have dispute resolution experience?
Do you have civil and property litigation experience?
02647 Dispute Resolution Solicitor Southampton or London