Solicitor
Litigation - Civil
Derbyshire
£28,000 - £36,000

Civil Litigation Solicitor

Ref: 1449| Posted: 2nd Dec 2024

Eventus Legal are seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a successful law firm based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This is a permanent, full-time role. Benefits accompanying this job include a generous holiday allowance, continuous training, development, and progression opportunities.

Role Responsibilities 

The incoming Civil Litigation Solicitor will run a full caseload of civil litigation files. The job will include dealing directly with clients, complying with pre-action protocols, issuing court proceedings, attending court hearings, negotiating with opposing solicitors and enforcing court judgements.

Person Specification  

The incoming Civil Litigation Solicitor will have experience in dealing with all civil litigation matters.  Importantly, the successful Solicitor will need the following: 

  • Proven track record of Civil Litigation matters – 0-4 years’ PQE.
  • Provide first class client care.
  • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment.
  • Well-developed networking and communication skills.
  • Ability to use case management systems (ALB preferred).

Benefits and Rewards 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Law Firm based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire who have office across the East Midlands. Although the role is based in Chesterfield, there may be occasional opportunities to work from home.

Other benefits include: 

  • Generous annual entitlement as well as bank and other public holidays.
  • Pension scheme with employer’s contributions.
  • Support for CPD / education, where appropriate.
  • Continuous training and development opportunities.
  • Awards for achievement and recognition.

About the Company  

This is a highly successful law firm. The firm are proud to be one biggest law firms in East Midlands. They have been recognised as a law firm of quality and experience through the award of the Legal Aid Agency's Specialist Quality Mark, the Law Society's Lexcel Quality Standard, and the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.

Next Steps  

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Civil Litigation Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Simon Scott at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at simon.scott@eventuslegal.com or contact 07950 472004 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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