Property Litigator
Clearly understand the strategy for the case/transaction and alternative approaches to deliver it within a vision of what may be possible
Client Care
Liaise with client care regarding complaints and take responsibility when required
Financial
Have overall responsibility for managing debt and debtors for own matters
Mentor and supporting Associates with their financial targets
Business Development
Contribute to the marketing plans for the Department
Communication
Build good working relationships with external institutions and organisations
Support and mentor Associates with their verbal and written communication
Self-Development
Attend learning events that further strengthen specialised technical skills
Develop junior staff depending on learning needs
Leadership and Management
Mentor, supervise and support Associates in the Department
Develop ongoing leadership initiatives within the Department
Supervise, support, and develop any immediate support staff with appropriate training
Firm Management
Work with the Operational Board to implement new procedures and initiatives within the Department and firm wide
Qualifications
Admission to the Solicitors Roll or CILEX Lawyer Knowledge and Experience
A minimum of 3 year’s PQE
To have experience of general Dispute Resolution / Property Litigation work
Ability to draft and review legal documents which accurately reflect the client’s instructions
Ability to develop client relationships and identify areas for expansion of work
Skills
Ability to work under own initiative, anticipate challenges and deal with them proactively
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse range of persons/organisations
Ability to work unsupervised and decisively to provide sound and clear advice on own initiatives
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet own objectives and those of the team
Ability to adapt to change
Flexible approach to teamwork with a willingness to provide cover in colleague’s absence and to pick up work outside of own specialism if necessary
Ability to train, coach and mentor colleagues within the team
Ability to develop and express creative proposals for continuous improvement of services
A commitment to Lexcel/Quality Management standards
Ability to develop leadership skills
Ability to learn and master new areas of law and legal practice quickly
Ability to evaluate information in complex situations and the confidence to take sound decisions independently
Drive, enthusiasm, versatility, and self motivation
IT Skills: › Microsoft Office › Case management › Digital Dictation
Ability to train, coach and mentor colleagues within the team
Ability to develop and express creative proposals for continuous improvement of services
A commitment to Lexcel/Quality Management standards
Ability to develop leadership skills
Interested please apply