Litigation solicitor

Overview Our client is a well-established and highly successful full-service law firm based in Hampshire. The practice offers expert trusted legal advice to individuals and businesses. The business is doing very well and has a thriving workload with regular and significant litigation projects, across civil, commercial, PI and clinical negligence. Due to continued growth, the company is looking to recruit an experienced civil or commercial Litigation Solicitor to come in at any level, depending on experience. Role Responsibilities The Litigation Solicitor is expected to be appointed at an Associate level, depending on level of experience. The successful candidate will have the following core role responsibilities: * Involvement with the company #39;s Litigation workflows, forecasts, fees and development mentoring of staff * Help to ensure this Litigation Offering is successful; achieves and exceeds targets, grows and has very positive culture * Personally run your own caseload of diverse Litigation work capably and competently - either civil and/or commercial litigation work * Act as a key point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, delivering great results and service for clients * Be involved with company networking and marketing where appropriate * Demonstrate effective time management and organisation skills Objective Expertise Subjective Traits Suitable candidates for this role are likely to have the following backgrounds: * A qualified self-sufficient Solicitor or Legal Executive in Litigation client matters - which could be civil, commercial litigation or a mix of both * A strong communicator, able to run and grow work and develop excellent client relationships * Excellent time management, organisation, commercial management and administration skills * Determined, focused, energetic and a team player * Proactive, confident and professional at all times with a high degree of integrity * Hands on, progressive and someone that is able to challenge, improve and develop existing practices * Based within Hampshire, Southern Wiltshire, East Dorset, Southern Surrey or West Sussex, so that you are commutable to any of this company #39;s offices The Opportunity * The chance to be part of a busy and successful Litigation practice department * The chance to join a successful business with a strong Hampshire brand that is growing * The opportunity to progress quickly into Partnership if that appeals * The chance to work alongside a range of bright and very capable lawyers in a stimulating, highly sociable and positive environment * Hybrid working offered - just two days in the work office needed each week If this opportunity is of interest, please do email us your CV