Commercial Litigation - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Weightmans

Weightmans Birmingham, United Kingdom

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago

Full time

Description

About your new role

Our Litigation team is experienced in handling all kinds of disputes. We act on behalf of large corporates, owner managed businesses, public bodies, insurers, regulatory bodies and private individuals. Members of all levels of qualification across the team regularly deal with complex, high profile and sensitive issues across a broad range of litigation with far reaching implications. The team and many within it are recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500.

The Litigation team undertakes a broad range of substantial, challenging work, largely of a contentious nature. You will be required to support the lead partners and senior fee earners on a variety of commercial litigation disputes and independently where appropriate.

We are recruiting for a Litigation Solicitor 0-3 YRS PQE to manage own caseload, including proactive management of cases with limited supervision

Main duties and responsibilities

Assisting the lead Partner and other supporting case handlers with their caseloads

Preparing advice and reports as required

Draft and perform legal research and investigations

Attend conferences, court and client meetings

Communicate with clients, counsel and other parties

Involvement in business development and profile raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groups

Complete client and internal MI procedures

Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIS are adhered to

Comply with relevant policies and procedures

Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

Broad experience of commercial litigation

Good knowledge of CPR with proven technical ability and record of achievement

Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions

Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude

A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach

Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible approach and agile working

Excellent IT skills

Other Information

Please note:

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

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