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Civil Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bournemouth, Dorset BH89BJ, England

Salary

£40 - £70 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Civil Litigation Solicitor with a salary range of £40K - £70K depending on experience and PQE.
  • The position is full-time, based in Bournemouth, and involves managing a caseload of various civil litigation claims.
  • Candidates should be qualified solicitors or CILEx lawyers with experience in personal injury files and a successful track record in billing targets.
  • The firm offers a supportive culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, along with benefits such as 25 days holiday and healthcare plans.
  • Applicants are expected to have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage their own caseload, and ideally some experience in debt recovery and contested probate.

Job Title: Civil Litigation Solicitor Salary: £40K - £70K DOE and PQE Hours: Full Time. 9-5Location: BournemouthThe firm: Our client is a respected law firm with offices in stunning south coast locations. Known for excellent client care and professional development, they offer a supportive, team-focused culture. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, well-being, and rewarding individual contributions, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your legal careerYour day to day and future:* Manage a caseload of general civil litigation claims, including debt recovery, contentious probate, personal injury, employer liability (EL), public liability (PL), road traffic accidents (RTA), medical negligence, and other general litigation matters.* Handle serious and catastrophic injury claims with a focus on achieving optimal results for clients.* Represent clients in medical and clinical negligence claims, providing expert guidance throughout the legal process.* Offer specialist advice on inheritance disputes and contentious probate cases, ensuring the highest level of client care and legal expertise. Dependant on your experience The ideal applicant:* Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer with experience managing a caseload of Personal injury files. * Successful track record of meeting billing targets within civil litigation. * Experience handling debt recovery and contested probate would be beneficial but this is not essential. * Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively and deliver high-quality legal services.* Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.* Ability to manage own caseload effectively* High standard of written and spoken English * Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel as required for the role) * Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative * Good organisational and communication skills In return:* 25 days holiday + bank + birthday off + ability to buy and sell more. * Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP access* Bonus for every new client you bring to the firm. * Life assurance * Pension scheme* Regular social events For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.ukJob Reference: CWS415

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