Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a busy a litigation team within a Legal 500 firm in Margate, Kent. Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors or legal executives from NQ up to around 5 years PQE with relevant litigation experience.
This Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive opportunity in Margate, Kent offers a genuinely varied commercial and civil litigation caseload, combining autonomy, regular client contact and high quality contentious work. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, hybrid working with two days remote working from home per week following probation, a performance related bonus and relocation support.
Role Responsibilities
The Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive in Margate, Kent will manage their own caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues on complex and higher value disputes. The day to day responsibilities will include:
- Managing a broad caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters from initial instruction through to resolution
- Advising on property disputes, including residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters
- Handling employment disputes for individuals and businesses
- Managing probate and inheritance disputes
- Advising on contractual and general commercial disputes
- Handling boundary, ownership and neighbour disputes
- Issuing and progressing court proceedings
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other court documentation
- Attending court hearings and conferences with Counsel
- Instructing Counsel, experts and other professional advisers
- Supporting experienced colleagues with complex and high value disputes
- Building trusted and long standing relationships with individuals and business clients
Person Specification
The Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive in Margate, Kent will have a sound understanding of litigation procedures and be comfortable progressing matters independently. The successful candidate will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Qualified as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive between NQ and 5 years PQE
- Experience of managing a varied litigation caseload
- Confidence in handling court proceedings and dispute resolution processes
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and case management skills
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- An empathetic, commercially aware and solutions focused approach
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet procedural deadlines
- An interest in contributing to the continued success and growth of the Dispute Resolution team
Benefits and Rewards
The incoming Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive in Margate, Kent will join a supportive and flexible working environment. Benefits include:
- Salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
- Performance related bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day of leave for your birthday
- Hybrid working with two days remote working from home per week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full time or part time hours considered
- Healthcare benefits scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Relocation support if required which can include payment of conveyancing fees associated with a move to the area for example
- Supportive culture with access to experienced litigation lawyers to provide advice and guidance on complex matters
- High quality and varied contentious work
About the Company
This Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive role in Margate, Kent is with one of East Kent's largest and longest established law firms. The Dispute Resolution team has developed an outstanding reputation for providing practical and clear advice across a broad range of contentious matters. Its property litigation expertise is recognised by The Legal 500, with the team noted for its knowledge, responsiveness and work across residential and commercial property disputes.
The firm places considerable importance on personal service and developing long term relationships with its clients. Independent feedback consistently highlights the quality of its communication, legal expertise and client care.
The Margate, Kent office is situated close to the Old Town, harbour, beach, and Turner Contemporary. The location offers access to coastal living, market towns and countryside, while Margate's high speed rail connections provide direct access to London.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive job in Margate, Kent. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion.
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.
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