Civil Litigation Solicitor

Eventus Legal is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join an incredibly successful team within a regional law firm. The firm is easily commutable from several areas including Bromley, Sevenoaks, Croydon and Sidcup. This is a permanent full-time job which offers hybrid working. This is an award-winning, Legal 500 law firm, renowned for providing exceptional legal services to a diverse client base. Along with a competitive salary, you will also benefit from enhanced leave entitlements, healthcare cash plan, and bonuses.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Civil Litigation Solicitor will join a leading law firm specialising in providing comprehensive legal services to their client base. With a commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, you will strive to deliver tailored legal solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Your duties within this legal job will include:

• Providing a high-quality service to clients, advising on a range of civil litigation matters including debt claims, contract claims, landlord and tenant disputes, and property issues
• Interviewing clients to take instructions
• Advising clients and discussing plans and progress and keeping them fully informed about their matter
• Keeping client and matter files in good order and ensuring that all information is recorded thoroughly and accurately
• Dealing with clients’ queries and problems promptly and efficiently, either face-to-face or on the telephone
• Complying with quality standards set and with departmental procedures, when handling all matters
• Supporting the growth of the department by being actively involved with business development

Person Specifications

My client is seeking a candidate who is able to demonstrate experience (3 PQE) practising in Civil Litigation, preferably within a reputable law firm or legal department. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Positive and professional, with a client focused approach
• Excellent collaborative skills, a great team player.

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Civil Litigation Solicitor will be working in a dynamic and supportive work environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to the continued success of the firm. Along with a competitive salary commensurate to your experience, you will also receive some fantastic employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Leave given for your birthday
• Enhanced leave entitlements
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Healthcare cash plan
• Paid study leave
• Community/Social based activities
• Christmas and New Year office closure

About the Company

This is an award-winning firm who have a fantastic reputation across the region, which has been built up over five generations. Their main workload comes from repeat business as their private client base has stayed loyal through the years and see them as a firm to trust with values rooted in a strong tradition of integrity and service. The firm has an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and cooperation.

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