Senior Litigation Associate (5+ Years PQE) in Huntingdon - CV-Library

Position: Senior Associate Solicitor: Litigation (5+ Years PQE)  
Department: Commercial and General Civil Litigation  
Location: Huntingdon  
Salary: Negotiable but usually starts at around £50,000

Description:
Our client's litigation team handles a diverse range of cases, encompassing personal injury, negligence, property litigation, as well as general civil and commercial disputes. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our dynamic team, focusing on commercial and general civil litigation matters. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, and company disputes.
- Collaborate effectively within a supportive team environment, while demonstrating leadership qualities when required.
- Achieve billing, time, and fee earning targets, in compliance with the firm’s credit control arrangements.
- Demonstrate excellent project and time management skills to efficiently handle complex cases.
- Provide professional and strategic advice to clients, maintaining a confident and professional manner at all times.

Key Requirements: 

- Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience gained in a reputable legal practice, preferably with exposure to a Legal 500 firm.
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to handle all stages of litigation from inception to resolution.
- Confidence to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanour.
- Organised, competent, and ambitious individual with a proactive approach to work.

Additional Experience (Desirable): 

- Extensive experience in dealing with all manner of commercial and civil disputes, including drafting witness statements, preparing trial bundles, and conducting advocacy.
- Familiarity with CPR rules and other procedural-related matters.
- Experience in managing costs and budgets for litigation cases.

Benefits: 

- Flexible working arrangements, including up to 40% remote work.
- Competitive holiday allowance with additional benefits such as pension scheme and life assurance.
- Structured career progression plan tailored to individual goals and ambitions, with potential for partnership.

For further details of this vacancy, please contact Haneen Shuweikh on (phone number removed) quoting reference 36601.

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