Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (NQ - 3 years PQE) - Lincoln, UK

The Newly Qualified PBDR Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive will work closely with our PBDR team across a broad range of litigation matters. The successful candidate will handle a wide range of complex litigation work, including managing a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, such as Commercial and Residential Landlord and Tenant, Consumer Law, Boundary Disputes, and Contentious Probate matters.

Location: Lincoln Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: Dependent on Experience

Key Responsibilities:

To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients.
Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business.
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures.

Person Specification:
	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal. Experience within Dispute Resolution.
Knowledge	Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and high levels of computer literacy.	Knowledge of case management systems. Clear understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations. Previous experience of SOS.
Skills	Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. A keen eye for detail and accuracy. Structured and organised. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Competencies	Able to work with diplomacy and maintain high levels of confidentiality. Desire to provide high quality service. High level of integrity.
Attributes	Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the business. Team player. Must have full driving licence and access to a vehicle during working hours.

Why work at Chattertons

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits: Some of the great benefits that we offer include:

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Please email your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@chattertons.com

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