Chattertons Solicitors
Litigation Executive/ Solicitor/ Legal Executive - Newark, Nottinghamshire
Chattertons Solicitors, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Litigation Executive/ Solicitor/ Legal Executive - Newark, Nottinghamshire
We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary exchange pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
The Role To be successful in this role you will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:
To handle a mixed caseload of Civil Litigation matters
Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations
In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the firm.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients
Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures
Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location: Newark
Salary: Depending on Experience
Person Specification Qualifications Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive or Solicitor.
Previous experience of SOS Connect or a case management system.
Knowledge Previous experience of managing a busy caseload.
Skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Previous experience of CIPHR or other HR system.
Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Attributes Professional
Positive and flexible approach
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please refer to our privacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
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Benefits
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary exchange pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
The Role To be successful in this role you will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:
To handle a mixed caseload of Civil Litigation matters
Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations
In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the firm.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients
Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures
Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location: Newark
Salary: Depending on Experience
Person Specification Qualifications Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive or Solicitor.
Previous experience of SOS Connect or a case management system.
Knowledge Previous experience of managing a busy caseload.
Skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Previous experience of CIPHR or other HR system.
Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Attributes Professional
Positive and flexible approach
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please refer to our privacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
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