Civil Litigation Legal Professional

2 months ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Hays Legal Full time
Your new firm

Our top 50 international client is looking to recruit an experienced Civil Litigator into their market-leading construction practice in Exeter.

This prestigious team offers services for all construction/engineering related matters and has multiple members ranked as experts and leading practitioners in their field by Chambers UK and Legal 500.


Your new role

In your new role you will be handling a varied caseload of legal expense-backed-dispute claims involving, but not limited to property, construction, and consumer contracts.

Other responsibilities in this role will include renewing and advising on legal expense cover, assisting partners and senior solicitors with more substantial disputes, and monitoring and provision of management information to insurer client.

You will also be taking part in building and maintaining effective client relationships.

You will be supported well in this team and will be encouraged to deal with clients proactively while working on a steady flow of incoming cases.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be either a Senior Paralegal, Legal Executive, or recently qualified Solicitor with experience, preferably in:
Legal Expenses Insurance Litigation, Consumer Claims Litigation, or Property Litigation.
General Civil Litigation backgrounds are also desirable. You would need to have a demonstrable ability to take on responsibility and manage and progress files independently. You will also be an excellent communicator and team player with great client handling skills. Strong academics and experience of running cases from start to finish are also required for this role.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic career opportunity for an ambitious and skilled Civil litigation Legal Professional looking to join a team with plenty of headroom for progression for the right candidate along with an excellent salary structure.

Enjoying growing volumes of work, this team will provide an excellent platform for you to continue to build your successful career from.

With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you'll need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal.

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

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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