Solicitor / CILEX Litigator – Specialist Liability

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage a caseload of intricate claims

• Deliver prompt, insightful, commercially aware, and sensitively crafted advice to clients

• Participate in conferences and trials

• Prepare witnesses for testimony

• Organize and oversee the disclosure of sensitive documents

• Draft legal documents for the Court

• Attend Trials and Applications alongside Counsel

• Participate in Inquests and provide guidance to clients regarding the Coronial process

• Assist Team Partners with complex, high-profile cases

• Meet a minimum target of 1,440 chargeable hours annually

• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts within the team

• Take responsibility for quality assurance and compliance with benchmarks

• Accurately prepare management information in a timely manner

• Enhance and maintain technical knowledge through online learning, training sessions, seminars, and relevant publications

• Manage confidential information in accordance with data security protocols

• Collaborate effectively with the team

⛳️ Requirements

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

• Experience in litigation

• Strong interest in Specialist Liability work

• Capability to manage high-value and sensitive cases

• Proficiency in analyzing legally and factually complex cases and extracting pertinent evidence and data

• Ability to work both flexibly and collaboratively, as well as independently

• Competence to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

• Capacity to work at a rapid pace in intellectually stimulating environments

• Dedication to providing exceptional client service

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work for prominent clients

• Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships

• Understanding and empathy for public-sector clients

• Awareness of commercial and industry trends

• Experience managing fast-paced child abuse and social care claims is preferred

• Familiarity with attending Inquests and advising on the coronial process is preferred

• Demonstrated experience of consistently delivering outstanding client service is preferred

• Expertise in Inquests is highly desirable

• A clean driving license is highly desirable

• Experience in advising on alleged breaches of the Human Rights Act is highly desirable

🏝️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and an excellent work-life balance

• A comprehensive remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym membership

• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including professional funding

• In-person and remote social events

• Chance to participate in various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

• Comprehensive training provided as needed by specialized and highly regarded Partners and other attorneys