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Litigation Solicitor

AJ Chambers
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • AJ Chambers is seeking an Experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE, although applications from less experienced solicitors are welcome if they are qualified and self-sufficient.
  • The role involves handling a high volume and varied caseload, requiring skills in project and time management, as well as experience in complex litigation matters.
  • Responsibilities include drafting witness statements and trial bundles, advocacy in County and High Courts, and managing costs and budgets.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and an agile working policy allowing up to 40% remote work.
  • Interested candidates should apply or contact Dawid Mizera at AJ Chambers for further details.

AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with a forward thinking, reputable and multi-discipline firm as they look to grow their team by hiring an Experienced Litigation Solicitor.

Ideally, you will have 2 or more years’ PQE - However, the firm are pleased to receive applications from slightly less experienced Solicitors providing you are qualified and self-sufficient in the role - able to handle a high volume, varied caseload with little supervision.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Qualified lawyer with experience handling complex litigation matters
  • Experience working in a fee-earning role and strive to achieve personal and team billing targets
  • Demonstrable project and time management skills
  • A professional and confident demeanour
  • The ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a high performing team

Role Responsibilities:

  • Organisation and drafting witness statements
  • Organisation and drafting of trial bundles
  • Advocacy experience in both County and High Courts
  • Experience dealing with Counsel
  • General cost management and budgeting
  • CPR rules and other procedural-related matters

What’s on offer?:

  • Competitive salary & benefits package
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Agile working policy (up to 40% working from home)
  • 25 days’ annual leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Death-in-service/Life assurance benefit scheme
  • Critical illness insurance cover

To be considered for this position please apply or reach out directly to Dawid Mizera t at AJ Chambers.

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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.