Eventus Legal are seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a highly successful Litigation team in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a permanent job that can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis. The successful Litigation Solicitor will be rewarded with great benefits including an uncapped bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), hybrid working and flexibility over hours.
Role responsibilities
Working in the Litigation team, the incoming Solicitor or Legal Executive will act for claimants and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, property litigation, commercial and residential tenancy disputes, consumer protection and produce liability, tortious claims, volume claims and debt recovery.
Person specification
Applications are sought from qualified Litigation Solicitors or Legal Executives with prior experience in litigation (both claimant and defendant). Ideally you will be experienced in running a varied caseload across areas such as commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, property litigation, commercial and residential tenancy disputes, consumer protection and produce liability, tortious claims, volume claims and debt recovery.
It is essential that you are a strong team player who can also work independently to drive forward their client base in the North of the region. Excellent organisational and collaboration skills are also a must. In addition, you should enjoy a challenge and be able to effectively manage multiple cases simultaneously, whilst delegating tasks efficiently.
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Litigation Solicitor will be joining an incredibly supportive and successful full-service law firm located in modern offices in Stockton-on-Tees.
They are offering a generous salary (negotiable depending on experience) and host of other benefits including:
- Highly rewarding bonus paying a multiplier of your salary annually (uncapped)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising with service and the option to buy/sell
- Additional day of leave for your birthday
- Salary sacrifice company pension (5% employer contribution rising with service)
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted legal services
- Life insurance
Above all they offer a flexible, team spirited, friendly working environment that rewards you for your hard work.
About the Company
The incoming Litigation Solicitor will be joining one of the longest-established law firms in the North-East of England. With a strong team of over 90 staff, they provide specialist legal advice to businesses and private clients across the region. Their clients are at the heart of their business, and they take pride in delivering first-class results and value. They have an outstanding team spirit and offer a competitive staff benefits package, alongside an exciting programme of employee engagement and work-life balance initiatives.
Next Steps and Apply
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Litigation Solicitor job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.
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