Group Litigation Solicitor

• Location
  Liverpool
• Position Type
  Full Time
• Salary
  £Competitive

Job Description

Solicitor / Litigator – Group Litigation

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

Position Type: Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a Assistant Solicitor / Litigator who will join our Group Litigation team based in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

Assisting the head of the Emissions department in the management of a team which co-ordinates group litigation claims, notably against various vehicle manufacturers as a result of issues relating to engine emissions.

If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• All aspects of researching, developing, investigating and bringing proceedings in multi-party actions.
• Developing a close working relationship with other claimant firs, defendant solicitors and Kings Counsel to advance claims through the Court system.
• Gathering the necessary evidence and data required to bring valid claims in large volumes.
• Taking client instructions and advising on legal and procedural issues in an effort to progress files and the litigation as a whole.
• Supervising and delegating work to junior members of the team as appropriate.
• Contributing original ideas and concepts to improve the department and grow the business.

About You:

• 2-4 years qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive or equivalent.
• Previous litigation experience is essential.
• Understand the civil litigation environment and be able to assess and apply that knowledge to the group litigation.
• Ability to draft documents, letters and contracts in relation to parties to the claim and third-party stakeholders.
• IT literate with previous use of Proclaim would be advantageous.
• Committed, organised, dedicated and able to cope under pressure at times.
• The ability to manage own workloads whilst keeping quality of work to a high standard.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Target driven whilst maintaining exceptional client care.
• Confident working to targets.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.

Company Values:

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal.  Our mission: We are driven to succeed.  Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

• We support
• We surpass
• We succeed

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.  Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme.  Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.  Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.