Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

Are you looking for a rewarding career in law, with a fresh, innovative law firm determined to do things differently?
Do you want to work within one of Britains fastest growing companies?

Why work for us

We believe that dedicated and hard-working people should be paid fairly. We also know that whilst money is not everyones motivator, the remuneration package is still an important factor when choosing where you want to build your career. In addition to your basic package, you will receive:

• Company sick pay
• 26 days of holiday leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holiday leave
• Free access, for you and your immediate family to our Team members benefits which includes access to GPs, mental health practitioner, nutritionists, retail discounts, legal advice lines, and more.

We are looking for people who want a career and who aim to be the best in their field. That is why we support our team with their continued professional development whether that is through bespoke in-house training, through to sponsorship for externally recognised training and qualifications.

Not only is the package you receive important, so are the workplace facilities you will use daily. We have modern offices with an onsite subsidised bistro, a break room with pool and foosball tables along with a TV. We have free tea and coffee at the coffee bars around the office and bowls of fruit throughout. Free parking at the office is also available for all team members.

What you will be doing

As a Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer in our firm, you will benefit from a 3-month training program covering all the technical skills and knowledge you need. You will have dedicated training and support on our case management and telephony systems, along with in-depth training in Landlord & Tenant Law.

You will act as the first line of defence for the firm. You will support the firms management team to oversee litigation handled by the firm both in Landlord & Tenant matters, but also general dispute resolution. This will include you reviewing and approving all draft possession proceedings, Applications, Warrants and all other supporting documentation, such as Witness Statements and Cost Schedules.

You will also be responsible for advising a team of paralegals on the prospects of success of each matter, the appropriate litigation strategy for the case and how to avoid risks in litigation.

As you deliver training, mentor and build competence in the team, you will move take on more complex and strategic responsibilities within the firm as the legal services offering grows with the Group.

In addition, during a typical day you will:

First Line of Defence (1LOD)
- You will oversee conduct of the reserved legal activities carried out in the firm. This will include all Landlord & Tenant related matters from pre-legal through to enforcement.
- You will work towards building sufficient knowledge and competence within the firm to reduce the burden on the 1LOD activities, allowing you to take more complex and strategic responsibilities.
Complex Litigation
- You will guide and mentor the firms paralegals through the handling of complex litigation, including fast or multi track claims, and contentious litigation.
- You may be required to handle a small case load of such matters from time to time.
Compliance
- Support the COLP and COFA with ensuring the firm is compliant with the SRAs and PI Insurers requirements;
- Monitor the standard of quality for litigation conducted within the firm and ensure that best practices are sharing with a continuous improvement mindset;
Training
- Support the firm in building competence through the delivery of training on all litigation related matters;
- Deliver webinars to the Groups customer base frequently to support customers with regulatory and legislative changes.
- Occasionally, you may be requested to attend principle clients offices to deliver legal seminars.
Advocacy
- Where you are suitably qualified and customer priority workloads permit, some advocacy opportunities will be possible on more complex matters such as Orders for sale, fast and multi-track trials.

About you

Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are, how you think and how you approach things, than a list of qualifications on a CV. Even If you can't say Yes to all of the below, but are committed, self-motivated and passionate about customer service, then get in touch with us.

You will be an excellent communicator, mostly on the telephone but in writing too. Customer service is what sets us apart and experience delivering a market-leading service is a must have.
You will be proficient in Microsoft word and outlook. Experience with Adobe Pro is advantageous.
Attention to detail is a must, as you will be drafting and reviewing large amounts of information and documents.
Being organised is also important, as you will need to be able to speak with clients and progress their cases promptly.
Having previous experience of working in a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential, we value customer service experience from all backgrounds.
Any existing qualifications in law, specifically around civil litigation, landlord & tenant law or debt recover will give you a head start.

As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -

• Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
• Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
• A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
• Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
• Referral schemes
• Discounted rates on PIB products
• We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
• If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to give something back interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering Day.
• We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
• PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
• Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
• PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIBs carbon footprint.

We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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