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JOB TITLE Solicitor (Litigation)
REPORTS TO Andrew Goble (Associate) and Senior Members of Litigation Team
POSITION DESCRIPTION
To provide legal services of the highest quality particularly to provide
services specialising in civil litigation matters.
• Legal research and preparation of advice
• Provision of advice to clients
• Drafting Court proceedings
• Preparation of evidence and working with witnesses
• Drafting agreements including settlement agreements
• Appearing as counsel as required
• Development of precedents
• Attending functions/seminars/conferences and participating
in marketing activities for the firm
• Performing all duties in accordance with the current policies
and procedures set down by the Employer
• Any other duties as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organisational and time management skills
• Analytical thinking
• Initiative
• Financial awareness
• Tenacity
Position purpose
Main tasks
Required qualities
Desired competencies
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• Positive approach to change
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• A current practicing certificate.
• Committed to providing exceptional customer service across
all channels – written, phone and face to face.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying
communication style depending upon the audience.
• Excellent attention to detail and written skills when
communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial
manner.
• Willingness to assist and support others as required and get
on with team members.
• Accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given
and carry out administrative duties in an efficient and timely
manner.
• Professional approach.
• Confident manner.
• Positive approach to change.
• Clean criminal record.
This job description illustrates the scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other tasks as requested.
Experience & Qualifications
Skills & competencies
Personal attributes