Job Description
If you are a Solicitor with litigation experience looking for an opportunity to develop a successful career, then this may be the role for you.
The litigation department at Fairplane Solicitors is expanding and we are seeking an ambitious solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE, a strong work ethic and business awareness to join our busy team, based in Swansea city centre.
The successful candidate will have conduct of a caseload of litigation cases and will also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic development of the department in a fast-developing area of law.
The role may suit an individual with previous in-house experience.
The ideal candidate will be distinguished by technical excellence and a passion to provide a premium service to a wide range of clients. In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, with benefits and good working hours.
We we are proud of our reputation for providing excellent working conditions as part of a friendly and enthusiastic financial mis-selling law team.
Essential Criteria
· Civil litigation experience.
· A sound knowledge of the CPR.
· Strong business awareness
· Commitment to teamwork
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Exceptional communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
· 3+ years PQE.
· Financial mis-selling experience preferred
· Supervision of support staff.
· Dealing with litigation matters from commencement of proceedings up to final hearing.
· Understanding accounts ledgers and managing own caseload (including ability to assess merits of case).
· A bright, friendly and professional approach to dealing with clients and professional colleagues.
· Experience of dealing with file reviews.
· Experience of dealing with a case management system, ideally Proclaim.