Swift Placements are recruiting on behalf of our established and growing Legal Client for a Commercial Litigator based in Bedfordshire. The litigation team undertakes a broad range of substantial, challenging work largely of a contentious nature. The successful candidate will be required to support the lead partners and senior fee earners on a variety of commercial litigation disputes.
The Role & Duties
You will be provided with the opportunity to work on a variety of cases including contractual disputes, corporate disputes, professional negligence and a general caseload of commercial litigation work. The successful candidate will;
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Achieve set financial and chargeable targets KPIs
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Ensure case management records are maintained
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Take an active role in business development initiatives including training and networking
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Assist other lawyers in the team with their work as required including supporting lead advisers and the supervision of more junior lawyers
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Train, supervise and develop junior team members
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Produce monthly and ad-hoc client MI reports
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
The Successful Candidate
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A Qualified Solicitor with over 3 years PQE
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Experienced at handling a broad mix of commercial litigation disputes.
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Experience of managing your own caseload with limited supervision.
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An effective communicator.
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Conscientious, self-motivated, hard-working, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills.
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Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience
If you are seeking a new, challenging and rewarding opportunity and this sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply today with your CV. Please note; Swift Placements are recruiting for this position on behalf of our client. This role is a permanent opportunity in which the successful candidate will be employed directly by our client from the commencement of their employment