Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Job ID: JRAK1

Salary: £40000-£60000 per year

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Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are currently working with a prestigious law firm in Coventry. An opportunity has arisen for a talented Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to work in the Dispute Resolution Department in their highly ambitious firm. The successful candidate, whilst based at our Coventry office, will work across our five office locations.

To manage a varied caseload of Dispute Resolution matters.
To deal with client queries over the telephone and in person.
Undertake own work in accordance with the requirements of the Office Manual.
Achieving individual agreed targets and key performance indicators and contributing towards departmental targets.
Comply with the quality systems and maintain systems and standards for compliance.
To attend departmental and firm wide meetings.
To proficiently use the Firm’s case management system.
Organise and attend any appropriate internal and external training seminars.
Supporting in marketing and business development of the department, with the assistance of the Business Development Director, to include attendance at networking and exhibition events.
Undertaking any reasonable instructions given by line manager and Directors within the limits of this job description.

Key Duties:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in a Dispute Resolution department.
  • Strong team player.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the law and legal system as is required for the needs of this role.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Driving licence and use of own vehicle essential.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Experience of case management systems and time recording (knowledge of Tikit would be advantageous).
  • Knowledge and understanding of current AML regulations, SRA Accounts Rules and Codes of Conduct.
  • Awareness of cyber-security and data protection issues and legislation.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); skilled in dealing sensitively with clients.
  • To work outside office hours as necessary to fulfil the needs of the role.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary with annual reviews
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
  • Office closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day of annual leave will be allocated to this)
  • 1pm finish on Christmas Eve when it falls on a normal working day
  • BUPA Health cash plan scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
  • Employee assistance programme for both employees and their families
  • Death in service benefit (on successful completion of probationary period)
  • Access to online GP support (on successful completion of probationary period)
  • Bereavement and probate helpline and counselling service support for employees and their families (on successful completion of probationary period)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Reputation of a legal 500 firm, Lexcel accredited, disability confident, living wage employer
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Discounted legal fees including free Will
  • Long service awards
  • Charity and community activities
  • Easily commutable town centre office locations.

To Apply For This Role:

Email your CV and cover letter to admin@jamesrayrec.com

To Apply For This Role:

Email your CV and cover letter to admin@jamesrayrec.com