Litigator
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Location:
York
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Negotiable
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Contact:
Catherine
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Contact email:
catherine.stroud@brookstreet.co.uk
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Job ref:
YOR/699808_1604075253
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Published:
over 3 years ago
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Expiry date:
11/12/2020
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Startdate:
07/12/20
Job Description
Brook Street are pleased to be representing a growing legal firm in central York whom have a unique, innovative and collaborative solution.
On behalf of our client we are seeking experienced Litigators to assist in what will be a busy and varied practice dealing in complex civil litigation primarily in the fields of Mis sold Mortgages.
The ideal candidate will have a strong post qualification, or a wealth of vocational, experience in civil litigation and will be required to handle all aspects of their cases from the pre-action stage up to and including appeals, if required. Successful candidates will be able to be proactive in developing and following appropriate litigation strategies both alone and as part of a team.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a civil litigation caseload from inception to conclusion, to include claims against financial advisers and Mortgage companies in negligence and in contract;
- Reviewing and creating initial case plans by assessing client instructions and carrying out a review of available documentation at the outset of a case to determine suitable strategies to adopt;
- Providing support and guidance to fee earners and legal assistants within the team;
- Liaising with clients in order to advise on case prospects and take proofs of evidence to be used in the case;
- Preparation of documents to include correspondence, pleadings and witness statements;
- Attending court hearings both in person and by telephone
- Attending case conferences with external counsel, where required;
- Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls;
- Providing updates to clients by email, letter or phone to ensure they receive up to date and adequate information about the progress of a case, when required;
Qualifications/Experience:
- Solicitor Qualification or Cilex or Substantial Litigation Experience is a must
- Effective use of Case Management System
- Adherence to SLAs and KPIs
- Efficiently and effectively run your own caseload
- Managing expectations of clients and effectively deal with any complaints that arise as in line with Company policy
- Candidates must litigation experience from commencing proceedings all the way through to trial, including attending CMC's and making applications
- Candidates must have instructed and attended conference with counsel
- Effective communication with individual and business contact
Benefits:
- Basic Salary Competitive
- 25 days holidays per year plus bank holiday
- Birthday off
- Me Time
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you have the relevant experience and feel this role could be the one for you, apply now or contact Cat on 07971609654 or email
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