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3+ PQE Litigation Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their supportive team.
  • Candidates should have strong experience in handling commercial and civil disputes and possess excellent attention to detail.
  • The role requires proven project and time management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Salary is dependent on experience, and the position offers various benefits including agile working and a structured career progression plan.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply with their CV for further information.

Are you Looking to work with an award-winning local firm that puts their clients and staff at the forefront of all they do?

We are excited to be looking for a Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive to join a growing, friendly and supportive team.

Experience & Skills

  • Achieve billing, time and fee earning targets set and co-operate with the firm’s credit control arrangements
  • Proven project and time management skills
  • A confident and professional manner
  • Work effectively within a team but also as a leader
  • Be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic, and ambitious.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team with other fee earners, providing advice and assistance whenever needed to develop knowledge and skills within the rest of the team.

You will have strong experience in dealing with all manner of commercial and civil disputes with excellent attention to detail, including:

  • organising, drafting and preparation of witness statements and trial bundles;
  • organising and preparation of trial bundles;
  • advocacy experience in County and High Courts;
  • dealing with Counsel;
  • costs management and budgets;
  • CPR rules and other procedural-related matters;

Benefits:

  • Agile working (up to 40% working from home)
  • 25 days' holiday (FTE) (plus statutory holidays)
  • Pension scheme
  • Death-in-service/Life assurance benefit scheme
  • Critical illness insurance cover
  • Eye care voucher
  • A structured career progression plan tailored to you and with the aim of enabling you to achieve your career goals and ambitions including up to Partnership.

Salary dependant on experience

For more information, please apply with your CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.