Experienced Litigator Wanted for Thriving Housing Disrepair Department

6 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom First Legal Solicitors Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Litigator to join our thriving Housing Disrepair Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of civil litigation cases from inception to conclusion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Case Management: Manage a caseload of civil litigation cases, including pre-action protocol, commencing proceedings, and dealing with cases through to trial.
  • Litigation Strategy: Develop and implement dynamic litigation strategies, both individually and as part of a team.
  • Client Liaison: Liaise with clients to prepare statements, obtain documentary evidence, and provide practical advice at all stages of the litigation.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and witness statements.
  • Case Strategy and Settlement: Coordinate case strategy and settlement conferences with external counsel, where required.
  • Client Communication: Ensure clients are fully updated on the progress of their cases, providing clear and concise information.
  • Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct 2011 and the Solicitor Accounts Rules 2011.
Requirements
  • Qualifications: Solicitor qualification, CILEX, or minimum 3 years' litigation experience.
  • Housing Disrepair Experience: Preferred, but not essential.
  • Case Management and Time Recording: Effective use of case management and time recording systems.
  • Customer Service Skills: Strong customer service skills and client outcome-focused.
  • SLAs and KPIs: Adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Court Litigation: Proactive and efficient management of your own litigation caseload, including full participation in Court case management and making applications.
  • Multi-Track Experience: Multi-track experience is preferable, with Fast Track Litigation experience being a must.
  • Counsel Liaison: Experience in instructing counsel, attending conferences, and general liaison with counsel.
  • Communication: Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts, opponents, experts, and the court.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary: Market-leading and uncapped bonus based on quarterly billing and cash collection.
  • Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Birthday Off: Additional day off over Christmas.
  • Me Time: 8 hours for external appointments across the year.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Access to an employee assistance programme.
  • Salary Sacrifice: Salary sacrifice for car parking.
  • Loyalty Scheme: Loyalty scheme.
  • Staff Referral Bonus: Staff referral bonus.


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