Litigation Solicitor/CILEX - Leicester

apartmentLaw Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd placeLeicester calendar_month 
Our client is looking for a driven and experienced Litigation Solicitor or CILEX professional with 5+ years PQE to join their Litigation team, supporting departments across the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contentious probate litigation, along with a solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA regulations, and other relevant codes of practice.

Adhering to applicable legislation and policies will be a crucial aspect of this role.

The Firm are looking for someone who naturally builds strong relationships and communicates with confidence. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing your workload effectively while staying organised and focused under pressure. Discretion and professionalism are key, as you’ll be handling sensitive matters with care.

If you’re self-motivated, proactive, and take pride in delivering exceptional service to clients and colleagues alike, we’d love to hear from you.

The Firm:

Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice.

Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.

What will be expected of you?
  • Managing a caseload suitable for a full-time fee earner.
  • Conducting pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case evaluations.
  • Providing legal advice to clients on contentious matters.
  • Drafting pleadings, statements of case, and pre-issue documents, and filing them with the court as needed.
  • Carrying out administrative tasks, including meeting deadlines, organising case files, and managing documentation.
  • Attending court hearings and conferences, with or without counsel, as required.
  • Preparing and organising exhibits, documents, evidence, and briefs.
  • Collecting and analysing relevant information from multiple sources.
  • Communicating with internal and external third parties.
  • Assisting with high-value or complex claims managed by other fee earners.
  • Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues.

In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer a competitive benefits package to include, hybrid working schemes, target related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives!

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