Commercial Litigation Solicitor - Leeds, United Kingdom - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Clear IT Recruitment Limited
Clear IT Recruitment Limited
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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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My client is searching for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their Leeds, West Yorkshire offices.

Skills:


  • Excellent IT and verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to follow instructions
  • Patience and tact and to be able to work with all kinds of clients
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to details
  • Initiative and the ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Respect for confidential information.

Responsibilities:


  • Meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost
  • Take a client's instructions
  • Advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case
  • Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs
  • Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
  • Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
  • Supervise the implementation of agreements
  • Coordinate the work of all parties involved
  • Correspond with clients and opposing solicitors
  • Attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties if appropriate
  • Correspond with and attend Court if appropriate
  • Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, and paralegals as appropriate
  • Arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation
  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
  • To time record effectively.

Benefits:


  • Personalised training and development plans
  • Private medical insurance and gym membership
  • Access to free parking
  • Opportunity to watch guest speakers and attend events
  • Social events as a team
  • Wellbeing focused
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