Litigation Solicitor - Ashville Knight : Job Details

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm with offices in Berkshire. 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+
• Company pension.
• Flexible Leave.
• Health Care Plan.
• Hybrid working considered after probation.