Litigation Fee Earner

Andy File Associates are acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency with regards this permanent vacancy

Our award winning client is looking to recruit a Litigation Fee Earner to join their Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team based in Hampshire.

They are looking for a Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-4+ years PQE. This is a full time office based role.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Experienced and confident in managing a varied litigation caseload
• A self-starter who can take ownership of existing work and build their own caseload
• Commercially minded and able to identify and pursue opportunities to grow the firm s service offering
• Client-focused, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

You will receive enquiries in various areas such as:

• Property litigation - boundary disputes, landlord-tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement a strong and experienced candidate would consolidate the current offering.
• Planning disputes - with the right candidate, we can actively market and build this service In litigation
• Commercial litigation a strong candidate could help expand this side of the business

Key Resonsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigation matters, offering expert legal advice and representation in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations
• Draft and manage key legal documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy at every stage
• Conduct in-depth legal research and build winning strategies to help clients achieve their goals
• Be the trusted point of contact for clients, keeping them updated and guiding them through the litigation process
• Prepare for and represent clients at trials, hearings, and other key proceedings
• Assist in driving the firm s growth through business development and networking

Caseload includes:

• Property Litigation boundary disputes, landlord-tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement, service charge disputes.
• Commercial Disputes contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, professional negligence
• Debt Recovery from initial demand to enforcement
• General Civil Litigation defective products (e.g. motor yachts), insolvency disputes

You will need to have the following Key Skills & Attributes

• Deep knowledge of civil litigation procedures and experience managing cases from start to resolution
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time-management skills
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office
• A natural problem-solver with solid negotiation skills
• Personable and keen to be part of a close-knit firm

Benefits

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Free New Forest Parking Clock
• Health Cash Plan and Group Life Cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Staff Discount Platform
• Award-winning training and development