Litigation Associate

Bromsgrove Source: WhatJobs

£36,000 – £46,000 per annum

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are currently supporting a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in Bromsgrove with the recruitment of a Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 2 years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and client-focused legal environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own caseload and work across a varied range of contentious matters, working closely with clients and providing clear, professional and commercially minded legal advice.

The Role

As a Litigation Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of contentious matters, with exposure to areas including:

Employment matters
General contentious legal matters
Advising and supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters
Managing your own caseload and ensuring matters progress efficiently and within required deadlines
Prioritising workload effectively while maintaining a high standard of client service
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team
Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, policies and regulatory requirements

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Solicitor who is newly qualified or has up to 2 years' PQE and can demonstrate experience within litigation or a contentious legal environment.

You will ideally be:

Newly Qualified through to approximately 2 years' PQE
Experienced in civil litigation, employment and/or dispute resolution
Confident managing your own caseload
Highly client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
Professional, approachable and reassuring in your communication with clients
Organised and capable of working to tight deadlines
Able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
A strong written and verbal communicator
A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively
Comfortable working within established compliance procedures and internal systems

Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in delivering an excellent service to clients and is keen to continue developing their litigation career within a professional and supportive team.