Litigation Solicitor
4 weeks ago
About your new role
At Weightmans, our Litigation team is renowned for its expertise in handling complex disputes. We act on behalf of a diverse range of clients, from large corporates to private individuals, and are recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500.
The Litigation team undertakes a broad range of substantial and challenging work, largely of a contentious nature. As a Litigation Solicitor, you will be required to support the lead Partner and other case handlers with their caseload, including carriage of goods and broader marine work.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Assisting the lead Partner and other case handlers with their caseloads
- Preparing advices and reports to insurers as required
- Drafting and performing legal research and investigations with particular emphasis on carriage of goods and broader marine issues
- Attending conferences, court and client meetings
- Communicating with clients, counsel and other parties
- Involvement in business development and profile raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groups
- Completing client and internal MI procedures
- Achieving set financial and chargeable targets
- Ensuring relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
- Complying with relevant policies and procedures
- Working in accordance with Weightmans' values
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
About You
- Have at least 3 years' PQE or equivalent with experience of carriage of goods issues essential and broader marine experience preferable
- Experience of marine/transport and logistics/carriage of goods work essential. Candidates without this will not be considered.
- Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievement
- Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
- Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude
- A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach
- Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach and agile working
- Excellent IT skills
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