Litigation Solicitor

Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX required 
Based in Hertfordshire/M25 borders 
Full-time hours
Base salary in excess of £60,000 plus bonuses - negotiable
7+ years PQE 
 
Friendly and progressive law firm based in Hertfordshire are looking to hire a Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX qualified Litigator to join their established and lucrative Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to expand the civil litigation department in the firm as much of the work is internally generated, but there is scope to expand the client base through your own methods of networking and business development. 
 
Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX qualified Litigator can expect:

• Full secretarial support provided
• Scope to grow an already successful department
• Future Partnership opportunities 
• Market rate base salary plus a generous bonus scheme  
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• A lucrative caseload and client base
• Company pension scheme
• In between Xmas and New Year given as additional holiday when the firm is closed

Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX qualified Litigator role will include:

• Acting for private individuals and businesses
• Dealing with cases from start to finish striving for a favourable outcome for clients
• Issuing court proceedings
• Dealing with General Civil Litigation, Residential & Commercial Landlord & Tenant cases & Dilapidations
• Mediation and dispute resolution

Senior Civil Litigation Solicitor or CILEX qualified Litigator experience and qualities required for the role: 

• A minimum of 6-7 years PQE dealing with Civil Litigation proceedings
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent knowledge of CPR, must be able to demonstrate that knowledge in interview
• Experience of dealing with proceedings in all courts
• Ideally have experience of residential and commercial landlord and tenant work and dilapidations
• Must be organised and proactive in your approach 
• Able to delegate and work in a team
• Must have high levels of client satisfaction and keep clients well informed with the progress of their case 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experienced in mediation and dispute resolution

The client recognises you might have an Assistant or Paralegal who you are currently working with who might want to move with you. If this is the case, the firm are happy to consider hiring you as a team. 
 
Contact us today for a confidential discussion!