Litigation Solicitor - Salford, United Kingdom - Synergie

Synergie

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Salford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Litigation Solicitor Opportunity

The opportunity:

You will have a rare opportunity to take charge and develop all aspects of the litigation department and handle all the firms contentious work including CPO Litigation, Tax Litigation, Insolvency, Breach of Contract, Landlord & Tenant & Property Litigation.

There will also be some non-contentious work involved such as commercial contract drafting.
You will be exposed to top-quality work, developing both your legal knowledge and commercial awareness, with full responsibility.

This opportunity will suit someone who is entrepreneurial, commercially focused, self-driven and does not require supervision forday-to-day conduct of case work.

We are looking for individuals with the following skills & experience:

Good understanding of company, contract and property law
Strong commercial awareness for opportunities for the firm and the clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to review cases, provide good quality legal advice and case strategy
Ability to multitask, wear different 'hats' and deal with competing priorities without delay
Ability to manage all aspects of the litigation department
Ability to bring cases to an early resolution (either by settlement or trial)
Focus on results over and above the client's expectations and experience of delivering exceptional results for the client
Ability to work to deadlines and maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances and conferences based on case requirements in the firm's electronic diary and case list.
Highly conversant with civil procedure rules and litigation case management
Ability to maintain a personal yet professional relationship with clients
Ability to take enquiries from potential clients and sell the firms services and sign up the client
Ability to ensure clients are regularly billed, client debts are kept to a bare minimum
Ability to time record using the firms case management software and bill to monthly targets
Ability to assist in the promotion and marketing of the firm's services via internal/external networking events, presentations and online articles
Must be selfmotivated, driven and enjoys a complex and varied workload
Ability to quickly get to grips with new areas of law and hit the ground running
Selfdiscipline to take responsibility of own work and deadlines and to progress cases quickly and efficiently
Excellent attention to detail and continuously striving for selfimprovement and development
Personality Traits required: High Personal Standards, Ability to work under pressure, Driven, Adaptable, Enthusiastic, Proactive, Team Player and can do attitude

What's in it for you:
This opportunity is unrivalled by any other law firm

Small team in lovely city centre offices
Early access to good quality work and clients
Exposure to marketing and business development
Exposure to various legal disciplines you won't be pigeon holed into one area of law
You won't be competing with hundreds of others for progression within the firm
The more successful our small firm becomes, the more opportunities there will be for you
No glass ceilings the role will become what you make it

The Firm:
The firm is an award winning commercial law firm in Manchester Close to Salford Central and Piccadilly and Victoria Stations

The small but client focused team has become a recognised brand within the Manchester commercial and property law market and have a significant following in the Asian market
The ethos is to provide a very personal approach in how we deal with each case and focus on results for the client

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