Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Associate Solicitor

Overview:

Due to expansion within our Dispute Resolution team, we are recruiting for an ambitious and experienced (5 plus years PQE) Solicitor/Associate Solicitor to further strengthen this area of the firm.
The successful candidate will provide an effective legal service to clients for commercial and property litigation matters as well as supporting other fee earners within the team.

Typical work will include:

Commercial Litigation
Property Litigation
Corporate Disputes
Shareholder Disputes
Partnership Disputes
Shareholder Disputes
Contentious Shareholder Disputes

The main duties are as follows:
1 To act as Solicitor/Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution department;
2 To deal with all aspects of the litigation process from the taking of initial instructions through to attendance at Court at trial and dealing with post judgment issues that arise as appropriate including costs;
3 To be aware of and comply with all Civil Procedure rules requirements and to progress matters expeditiously;
4 To advise clients on alternative dispute resolution and to represent clients in alternative dispute resolution procedures;
5 To advise clients on costs and funding including providing costs estimates to clients;
6 Manage the caseload efficiently, cost effectively, following systems and standards laid down by the practice;
7 Keep abreast of current legal matters generally, in particular in relation to changes in the law and other regulations in the areas you are involved in;
8 Attend training courses as appropriate to ensure appropriate continuing professional development;
9 Research points of law or procedure as appropriate; and
10 Delegate work of an appropriate level to secretarial staff and support staff.

If you would like to come in for a chat and to meet some of the team, please call Jonathan Clegg (Head of HR) on telephone number 01484 821311 for more information and to discuss this role in confidence. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter to jonathanclegg@eatonsmith.co.uk