My client is seeking a Commercial Litigator on a locum basis to join the team in their Leeds, West Yorkshire offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and interview clients to establish the firm’s suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm’s specialism and likely cost
• Take a client’s instructions
• Advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case
• Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s individual needs
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
• Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
• Supervise the implementation of agreements
• Coordinate the work of all parties involved
• Correspond with clients and opposing solicitors
• Attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties if appropriate
• Correspond with and attend Court if appropriate
• Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, and paralegals as appropriate
• Arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
• To time record effectively.

Duties

• No requirement for solicitor qualification, however one must be able to show considerable experience working in a law firm.
• Enthusiastic and entrepreneurial.
• Cooperative and collaborative in approach and is able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles
• Excellent IT and verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to follow instructions
• Patience and tact and to be able to work with all kinds of clients
• A high level of accuracy and attention to details
• Initiative and the ability to work in a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Respect for confidential information.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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