Litigation Solicitor

Bedford

£50,000

Bedford based law firm who work with clients on a national and local level. Are expanding and need a Litigation Solicitor to join their existing team. This firm pride themselves on being Innovative, adapting to business and commercial pressures quickly, whilst sensitive when dealing with private matters. They are committed to providing appropriate solutions and excellent customer service, and believe they offer legal services at fixed, fair, reasonable rates.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a varied case load of general litigation matters, with an emphasis on property litigation. These are predominantly matters involving boundary disputes, lease extensions, dilapidations, landlord & tenant disputes. There will also be a varied caseload of general litigation and commercial litigation matters.

Candidates should ideally have:

* A minimum of 2 years PQE in the relevant area of law

* Good client care skills, provide professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of conduct

* Strong IT skills

* Effective business development skills with proven marketing strategies

* Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets

* Up-to-date knowledge and skills in compliance with Continuing Professional Development and internal training expectations

* Proven experience of handling own caseload

* Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines

* Good drafting and writing skills, excellent communication and technical ability

Package

* Office base in Bedford

* £50,000

* Full time

* Holiday allocation

* Pension

* Employee Benefits

Please apply online