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Civil Litigation Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Corby

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Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a really fantastic opportunity to join a thriving high street firm who have a very good reputation for looking after and progressing their staff. many partners have started at the bottom in the firm and worked their way up. Succession planning is at the forefront of people's thoughts. You will be motivated by a new challenge and you will enjoy the varied caseload available to you - civil litigation, landlord and tenant, contentious probate, contractual disputes, employment and boundary disputes. You will be technically strong and you'll have trained and gained experience in teams where you will have had exposure to a wide range of litigation work and you'll be motivated by that variety moving forward. The firm pride themselves on excellent client care and services. You will have experience of providing support and overseeing team members as required. The role will include involvement in the firms marketing and attending networking events to promote the firm as and when required.

Job Responsibility:

  • civil litigation
  • landlord and tenant
  • contentious probate
  • contractual disputes
  • employment and boundary disputes
  • involvement in the firms marketing and attending networking events

Requirements:

  • technically strong
  • trained and gained experience in teams with exposure to a wide range of litigation work
  • experience of providing support and overseeing team members
  • motivated by a new challenge
  • enjoy varied caseload

Nice to have:

commitment to live and work in the area

What we offer:
  • bonus scheme
  • hybrid working

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 25, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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