THE ROLE: GENERAL LITIGATION SOLICITORPQE LEVEL: 10 YRS+ PQELOCATION: POTTERS BARSTATUS: F/T PERMANENTOur well-established client law firm based in Potters Bar is looking for an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor of at least 10 years + pqe, who can run their own caseload without supervision and have the opportunity to expand the department by re- establishing connections with clients and creating new relationships with clients who are generated within the firm (and from enquiries from their website) from property work and to build on the existing client relationships. The successful candidate will be working stand alone with the support of an experienced Paralegal, a f/t legal secretary and a p/t legal secretary, where you will provide digital dictation to the secretaries, along with further support of the partners, whereupon they will be expected to expand the department.Ideally you will have worked in private practice with a general litigation caseload with a mix of property litigation, ie; residential and commercial landlord and tenant, together with experience of general contract disputes and forfeiture and dilapidation claims for commercial properties and be interested in the property side of litigation. Experience of knowing how to get around a residential and commercial lease is essential. If you have probate disputes and inheritance act claims experience, then this would be an advantage.Skills & Requirements. Our clients are looking for someone with commitment and drive, and must be able to handle a busy caseload and work to court deadlines, be organised and able to communicate well verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues alike. Advocacy experience - for remote timetabling hearings is essential. Instructing Counsel to attend hearings is the preferred method to the solicitor attending in person hearings.The ideal candidate will work in the office full time but our clients will consider flexible working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.Availability: ASAPSalary : £65-75,000 dep on expHolidays: Standard plus bank holidaysHybrid workingHours: 9-5.30pm
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Legals 4 Lawyers
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1BZ, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role is for a General Litigation Solicitor with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) located in Potters Bar.
- The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, expand the department, and work with support staff including a paralegal and legal secretaries.
- Experience in private practice with a general litigation caseload, particularly in property litigation and contract disputes, is essential.
- The position offers a salary range of £65,000 to £75,000 depending on experience, along with standard holidays and the possibility of hybrid working.
- Candidates must be organized, possess strong communication skills, and have advocacy experience for remote hearings.
