Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Lincoln, Lincolnshire

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

We are a forward thinking, progressive and dynamic organisation. As part of our continuing growth plans, we are currently seeking to recruit a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join our Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Team.

Benefits:

Some of the great benefits that we offer are:

Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal and wealth management fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary exchange pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

The Role:

To be successful in this role you will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of litigation matters to include, but not limited to, the following:-

To handle a mixed caseload of Civil Litigation matters to including both Commercial and Residential Landlord and Tenant, Consumer Law, Boundary Disputes and Contentious Probate matters;
Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations;

In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the

good reputation and business of the firm.

Key Duties and 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.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 – Monday to Friday (36.25 per week)
Location: Based at Lincoln but to cover other offices as and when required
Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Person Specification:
	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive
Knowledge	Previous experience of managing a busy caseload. The ability to work autonomously	Previous experience of SOS Connect or a case management system.
Skills	Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. The ability to develop strong relationships with new and existing clients Willing and able to undertake Advocacy
Competencies	Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Problem solving Good organisational skills
Attributes	Professional Positive and flexible approach Team Player

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

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