Litigation Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm with offices in Oxford. They are a full-service law firm that are seeking a Solicitor with a good understanding of the market to the ability to take on an existing varied caseload whilst also undertaking business development.

Duties will include:

Managing own caseload of a variety of contentious matters.
Managing most of the procedure from instruction through to settlement.
Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
Experience of taking matters to court is beneficial, but not essential.
Attend to clients of the firm on a regular basis.
Be actively involved in the marketing and business development of the team and wider firm.
Maintaining continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering knowledge within litigation.
To regularly attend and be involved in preparation for team meetings.

Desired skills:

A qualified Solicitor.
Experience in running your own caseload.
Strong negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
Be proactive with an interest in business development.

What they offer:

Competitive salary: Competitive dependent on experience £43K-£70K.
Company pension.
Flexible Leave.
Health Care Plan.
Hybrid working considered after probation