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Solicitor

DGM Solicitors

Solicitor

£45000

DGM Solicitors, Sandiway, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e8cefe16bbb84d6886bf65755842249c

Full Job Description

  • Managing a caseload of 130-150 Fast track litigated and pre-litigated credit hire/Injury Claims

  • Ability to run a case from Pre-Lit to trial.

  • Ability to work as part of a team and with supervision to comply with frim processes

  • Ability to use case management software

  • Drafting Court documents and Witness statements

  • Preparing trial bundles

  • Ensuring cases are run efficiently and court directions are complied with

  • Regularly updating clients

    The vacancy is ideal for a paralegal or LPC graduate with experience in litigation to assist a team of senior solicitors/Fee earners in our credit hire and RTA department., Previous experience in litigation essential

  • Ability to meet strict court deadlines

  • Strong focus on client care and managing members of the public through the court process

  • Strong organisation and time management skills

  • Strong client care skills to assist laypersons navigate the court system

  • Great attention to detail and to spot technical points in Defences and evidence.

  • Able to follow instructions of senior staff and comply with internal deadlines

  • Case management software experience

  • Self motivated and able to work autonomously and part of a team

  • Ability to hit high targets on settlement and litigation

  • Good organisation skills are essential whilst working under pressure

  • Knowledge of CPR and RTA/Credit hire is ideal but not essential

    Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Flexitime

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Work from home, Minimum 20 plus bank holidays and birthday off. Extra day holiday per year of service. Flexitime and work from home available. Free onsite parking. Opportunity to develop a successful career in litigation gaining invaluable experience in complex litigation. Excellent bonus scheme.