Job Description
Salary: Not specified
We're working with a top tier international law firm who are seeking Litigation Solicitors (Common law qualified) for a long term project they have with one of their financial services clients.
Responsibilities would include:
- Manage from start to end a large case load of complex claims on behalf of the FS organisation
- Conducting early case management of claims to assess legal exposure, risk and conduct a success analysis of each claim.
- Drafting necessary Court documents and liaising with counterpart solicitors.
- Drafting and submitting defences at Court
- Successfully negotiating settlements with opposing counsels.
- Attending Hearings at the Small Claims Court.
Experience required:
- Qualified Solicitor in a commonlaw jurisdiction holding a current practising certificate.
- Previous Litigation experience
- Experience of managing large case loads effectively.
The role will initially be offered on a 3-6 mth basis although very likely to be extended subject to performance and project status
The role will pay an hourly rate of £26.19ph + accrued holiday pay. Umbrella rate can be calculated upon request.
If you have the skills and experience to suitable for this role please send your CV for consideration.
*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
