Job Description

Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

A well-established regional law firm is seeking a proactive and experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of litigation matters while contributing to the growth and development of a forward-thinking department.

The Role

The successful candidate will be confident, structured, and experienced in civil litigation, handling a mixed caseload including:

• Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes

• Consumer law matters

• Boundary disputes

• Contentious probate matters

You will also support the departments marketing initiatives to promote the firms reputation and grow the client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new work and maintain high-quality service for existing clients

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

• Achieve fee income targets and departmental objectives

• Keep up to date with legislation and best practice in civil and commercial litigation

• Manage billing, cash flow, and daily time records accurately

• Perform fee-earning work in line with the firms quality and risk procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

• Experience managing a busy caseload and working autonomously

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop strong client relationships

• Willingness and ability to undertake advocacy

• Strong organisational skills and problem-solving abilities

• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Professional, positive, flexible, and a team player

Desirable

• Experience with SOS Connect or other case management systems

Benefits

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