Job Description
Are you looking for a litigation role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to work on a broad range of disputes?
CRA Consulting is representing an established law firm in York that is looking to appoint a Litigation Solicitor to its Dispute Resolution team.
This is a great opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys getting to grips with complex issues, building strong client relationships and finding effective solutions to legal problems. The firm is open-minded when it comes to experience, placing greater emphasis on your practical ability, enthusiasm and potential than a particular PQE level.
About the role
You'll handle a diverse caseload of contentious matters, working with both individual and commercial clients. The work is varied and will give you exposure to several areas of litigation, including:
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Property-related litigation, covering landlord and tenant matters, land disputes, adverse possession and property rights
- Professional negligence
- Disputed debt recovery and insolvency
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
From the initial stages of a dispute through to resolution, you'll take an active role in progressing matters, advising clients on their options and identifying the best way forward. You'll also have scope to negotiate settlements, develop case strategies and work towards outcomes that make sound commercial sense.
You'll be supported by an experienced team and have opportunities to work alongside colleagues from other practice areas, helping you expand your knowledge and develop your wider legal experience.
About you
We're keen to hear from qualified Solicitors with a background in litigation who are ready to take responsibility for their own matters and continue building their expertise.
You'll ideally demonstrate:
- Experience handling contentious legal matters and managing a litigation caseload
- Strong legal analysis and the ability to identify practical solutions
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and negotiate effectively
- Good drafting, organisation and time management skills
- A commercial and client-focused approach to your work
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
A background in property litigation would be useful, although applicants with experience in other areas of dispute resolution are also encouraged to apply.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys the problem-solving side of litigation and is keen to make a positive contribution.
What the firm can offer
You'll be joining a well-established regional practice with an experienced team and a varied client base. The role offers genuine scope to strengthen your technical knowledge, take on interesting work and progress your career within a supportive environment.
The benefits package includes:
- 20 days' annual leave plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days after the qualifying period (pro rata where applicable)
- 3 additional days between Boxing Day and New Year
- Christmas Eve off where it falls on a normal working day
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Bonus scheme
- Subsidised parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Corporate travel scheme with First Bus
- Employee referral scheme, with payments of up to £1,000 per successful referral
- Discounts on legal services
- Client referral scheme
Some benefits are subject to qualifying periods and eligibility criteria. Annual leave and certain additional days are pro rata where applicable.
Interested?
If you're a qualified Solicitor with litigation experience and would like to explore a new opportunity in York, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and share some more information.
Lauren Hopkinson CRA Consulting
