Litigation Solicitor

Surjj Legal • Stanmore • Human Resources
Full-time Mid

Description

We are recruiting a litigation solicitor to join our team in Stanmore.

The Firm:

We have a diverse client base and range of interesting matters. We have strong processes and have invested in using technology to deliver solutions to clients. We are fair minded, flexible and focused. We want people who have similar values.

The Experience:
• You will have a minimum of 2 years PQE and be comfortable and confident with verbal and written communication.
• You enjoy attending the workplace to develop relationships with colleagues and clients but can work effectively from home from time to time. You will be familiar with Civil Procedure Rules and know the importance of deadlines, and how to prioritise your workload to make sure that these can be met more calmly and without avoidable pressures.
• You will understand fee earning targets, and the importance of meeting those targets. Where you have worked in private practice, you will have a track record of meeting targets.

The Role:
• You will be comfortable, with guidance, to analyse and progress matters in a variety of disputes in different legal areas: debt recovery, contract, property, insolvency, repossession, employment.
• You will work closely with the Head of Litigation, contributing to the team's ongoing growth. You will have the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters, while developing your technical skills and commercial acumen in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• You will be sufficiently organised to manage a caseload on your own, but confident enough to seek guidance when needed.
• You will ensure all work meets regulatory standards and adheres to professional obligations.
• You will be conscious that everyone adds value to the business, and work with us to meet business, financial and personal objectives.

The Career:

Our role is to support you to develop your career as far as you want to. This can be to develop your progression, remuneration, areas of practice and a team.

You will help us to develop good business practices, sound legal processes and client relationships.

What we offer:
• Competitive remuneration package
• 20 days annual leave, increasing by one day for each completed year of employment up to a maximum of 25 days
• Working from home opportunity after successful completion of probationary period
• Company events
• Personal growth, progression and career objectives.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV and cover letter to Joanna Garstka at joanna@surjjlegal.co.uk.