Solicitor
Litigation - Civil
County Durham
£30,000-£45,000

Litigation Solicitor

Ref: 1349| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

Eventus Legal are seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive with experience to join a highly regarded Litigation team. This is a permanent position based in Peterlee. The firm offers fantastic benefits including hybrid working 2/3 days a week, a generous holiday allowance rising incrementally up to 25 days holiday plus extra for Christmas Closure, free on-site parking and discounted legal work.

Role responsibilities

The incoming Civil Litigation Solicitor/ Legal Executive must be a proactive and ambitious litigator and will advise on general civil litigation matters including, property disputes, commercial contract claims, partnership/shareholder disputes, consumer claims, contentious probate and boundary disputes. Support will be offered where required by the Head of Department.

Person specification

Applications are welcomed from Civil Litigation Solicitors or Legal Executives, ideally with previous General Civil Litigation experience and understanding of Civil procedure Rules is essential. Knowledge of Employment Law issues would be advantageous but not essential. This North East law firm is looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive with excellent client care skills and an ability to run own caseload from start to finish. The incoming qualified legal professional will be pro-active, self-motivated, flexible and demonstrate an excellent attention to detail. Further requirements are as follows:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
  • Willing to seek out new instructions to expand and further develop the existing department.
  • A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients.
  • A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a friendly team.
  • Good knowledge and use of IT systems.

Benefits and Rewards

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive. Along with a highly rewarding salary, further employee benefits include:

  • Hybrid working remotely from home 2/3 days a week.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Holidays start at 20 days and rise incrementally to 25 days annually, Christmas closure is also given as additional leave  
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Annual firm wide bonus.
  • Discounted Legal Work.

About the Company

As a Civil Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive, you will be joining a long-established law firm and respected member of the County Durham legal market, who are very highly thought of by clients and peers. The Hartlepool based law firm provides a range of legal advice to both private individuals and businesses across the region and nationally. They operate in a highly ethical way, and their vision and mission are all underpinned by the company’s values, which have been identified as being important throughout their teams.

Next Steps

Apply now or if you would like to learn more about this Civil Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive job, please send your CV to Elle Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at elle.clarke@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.

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