Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Reports To: Head of Litigation
Location: London
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £40,000+ dependent on experience / negotiable
Job type: Full time
About us:
Queens Court Law are a well-established and highly regarded practice based in Central London.
Job Overview
Practicing out of our desirable central London location, your duties will include preparing legal documentation, representing, and defending a client’s legal interests, attending meetings, negotiations and to supervise work done by the paralegal team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft letters or the necessary documents.
- Provide legal advice to the clients.
- Manage cases through the case management system.
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
- Create/bring own billing and contribute to the development of the department.
- Attend court hearing and advocate if necessary.
- Liaise with external counsel when required.
- To undertake any other duties considered to fall within the scope of the position as directed by your Line Manager.
The above serves as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. There are other areas of responsibilities that you are expected to cover but may not be listed here.
Requirements:
- LLB and LPC.
- Minimum of 4 years PQE.
- 2 years’ experience in Litigation department.
- Excellent IT skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work tight deadlines and manage workload.
- Ability to confidentiality deal with demanding situations, people and requirements.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Ability to build solid relationships and bring new clients.
- Second language is a plus.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Training Plan, Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will also be considered for this role.
