JOB OF THE WEEK
JOB OF THE WEEK
3 weeks left to apply
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire
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Salary: £30000 - £40000
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join an award winning firm in North Leeds.
The firm is dedicated to delivering a friendly, personal and dedicated service which puts clients first by delivering traditional law in modern ways.
Reporting to the Head of the Civil and Financial Litigation Department and working closely with the Director in order to develop and promote their service offering, the role is diverse and will cover all areas of civil practice and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will be required to manage a case load of civil matters, with 1+ PQE, and with experience of handling a range of civil litigation matters.
The role will involve:
* Taking instructions from new clients
* Providing oral and written advice to clients in relation to their dispute
* Drafting court documents
* Negotiating settlements
* Providing Independent Legal Advice to clients in relation to personal guarantees, loans and mortgages.
* Providing support and advice to Corporate and Commercial clients who are retained by our Property Department and Employment Department.
* Assisting the Director
* Plus, any additional duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected in accordance with the role.
Experience
* 1+ PQE
* Fast & Multi Track Litigation experience
* Experience of handling a case load of varied civil matters with minimal supervision
Desired Experience
* Experience of handling claims in Professional Negligence, Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, and Defamation are preferable, however as the role is so diverse other experience will be considered.
* Experience of acting on behalf of large commercial clients.
* Knowledge and understanding of Financial Services Litigation (i.e mortgages, loans, pensions, investments)
* Experience and understanding handling Landlord and Tenant disputes
Nº employees
11-50
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<p><strong>A competitive edge</strong> </p>
<p>In an industry with a valued reputation, our business has shone through as a highly professional, specialist recruiter demonstrating transparency, integrity, dynamism and a forward-thinking approach. <br /><br />Our traditional values, combined with our 21st century vision and passion, have enabled us to stand out from the competition by offering the best of both worlds. Striving to be the first and most respected supplier of legal recruitment solutions, Clayton Legal has built a competitive edge without compromising on quality and integrity.<br /><br /><strong>An expert team </strong><br />When you’re speaking to Clayton, you know you are consulting experts, reaching the widest possible audience through our great market links. Our specialities include: <br /><br />Legal Recruitment <br />Mergers and Acquisitions <br />Lateral Hires <br />Cost Draftsman/Cost lawyers <br />Contingency Recruitment <br />International/Overseas Recruitment <br />Partner Hires <br />Solicitors and Fee Earner <br />Support staff <br />Overseas Recruitment <br />Coverage across the UK Legal market <br />IT Staff </p>
<p><strong>A personal touch </strong><br />Trusted to provide expertise and support every step of the way as we help candidates and clients on the ladder to success, we have established a substantial and satisfied customer base with repeat business from local practices and multinational firms. <br /><br />Our dedicated, professional team of consultants will work in partnership with you to find the right opportunities, fusing a personal touch with a broad network of contacts, to our mutual success. </p>
