Job Description

Litigation Executive / Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A leading regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands is seeking a confident, proactive, and structured Litigation professional to join its Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters while contributing to the growth and development of the department.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, with responsibilities including:

• Handling a range of civil litigation work

• Generating new work and converting quotations

• Promoting the firms reputation and contributing to business development initiatives in line with the departments Marketing Policy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing service to existing clients while generating new work

• Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross-referrals across offices and practice areas

• Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice

• Maintain and enhance professional legal skills

• Manage financial control, including billing and cash flow on client matters

• Maintain accurate records of time spent on client and internal work

• Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, in accordance with the firms quality and risk procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor

• Previous experience managing a busy caseload

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Professional, positive, and flexible approach

Desirable

• Experience of SOS Connect or other case management systems

• Previous experience with CIPHR or other HR systems

Attributes

• High level of professionalism

• Positive and adaptable approach to work

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme