Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a prestigious, well-established law firm based in Fareham, Hampshire. This is a full-time, permanent job working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, within a modern, sociable law firm. The successful Dispute Resolution Solicitor will benefit from a high-quality caseload, being part of a lively, sociable and friendly team culture, and an excellent benefits package including free parking, enhanced leave, private medical insurance and staff social events.
Job Responsibilities
The successful Dispute Resolution Solicitor will join a friendly team in the Fareham, Hampshire office, working collaboratively with dedicated fee earners and support staff to provide a full spectrum of legal services. This is a key hire offering the opportunity to immediately manage your own caseload and make an impact from the outset.
The day-to-day duties within this job include:
- Managing your own caseload across civil litigation, including Employment Law, Property and Boundary Disputes, Contractual and Consumer Disputes, Contested Probate and Professional Negligence
- Attending court hearings and managing client representation
- Liaising with barristers, experts, and third parties
- Taking a proactive approach to marketing, networking, and business development opportunities.
Person Specification
The successful Dispute Resolution Solicitor will be an ambitious and motivated individual. You must demonstrate both technical legal knowledge and a commercial outlook to manage your cases effectively. You will possess the following experience, skills, and attributes:
- Solicitor or CILEX qualified with 3 years+ PQE in civil litigation and dispute resolution
- Proven experience managing your own caseload from start to finish
- Previous experience of working to and achieving billing targets
- Strong advocacy skills with the ability to attend hearings and represent clients
- Excellent communication and client care skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships
- A proactive approach to business development and contributing to the firm’s growth.
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Dispute Resolution Solicitor will enjoy working in an open-plan, modern office environment with a close-knit team. Benefits include the following:
- Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
- An additional day’s leave for your birthday each year
- Extra time off during the firm-wide Christmas office closure
- Free parking across all offices
- Pension scheme
- Performance related bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance via salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- Annual winter flu voucher scheme
- Dress down Fridays
- Reduced or free legal services for staff and close family members
- All year-round social events including summer and Christmas parties
- Internal recognition through the “Raise the Bar” values reward scheme
About the Law Firm
This Dispute Resolution Solicitor job is with a respectable and established law firm with a strong presence across Hampshire. With a proud reputation for delivering tailored legal advice to individuals and businesses. The firm is recognised for combining professionalism with a warm, inclusive culture. Staff describe the firm and team as sociable, personable and lively, with regular networking and social events. With free parking at all sites, modern offices and a collaborative working style, this is an excellent firm for you to further develop your career in Dispute Resolution.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Dispute Resolution Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
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