An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm with offices in Oxford. They are a full-service law firm that are seeking a Solicitor with a good understanding of the market to the ability to take on an existing varied caseload whilst also undertaking business development.
Duties will include:
*Managing own caseload of a variety of contentious matters.
*Managing most of the procedure from instruction through to settlement.
*Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
*Experience of taking matters to court is beneficial, but not essential.
*Attend to clients of the firm on a regular basis.
*Be actively involved in the marketing and business development of the team and wider firm.
*Maintaining continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering knowledge within litigation.
*To regularly attend and be involved in preparation for team meetings.
Desired skills:
*A qualified Solicitor.
*Experience in running your own caseload.
*Strong negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
*Be proactive with an interest in business development.
What they offer:
*Competitive salary: Competitive dependent on experience £43K-£70K.
*Company pension.
*Flexible Leave.
*Health Care Plan.
*Hybrid working considered after probation.