Stride Resource Management are recruiting a Legal Executive / Commercial Litigation Solicitor for an Insurance Legal Services.
You would be required to manage your own case load of mixed files to a high quality, sharing knowledge with more junior members and supervising others where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
- Investigate the facts of a case.
- Conduct research where necessary on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles to ensure the accuracy of advice and the procedure.
- Prepare case plans and strategy notes for handling of the case.
- Drafting variety of legal documents.
- Correspond with solicitors, court and clients.
- Represent clients in court.
- Meet and interview clients when necessary.
- Advise clients on the law and legal issues.
- Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
- Attend meetings and negotiations.
- Prepare papers for court.
- Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to team managers/partners where appropriate.
- Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries as appropriate.
- Check all documentation prior to signing and implementing.
- Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
- Prepare and maintain correct MI.
General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications
- Legal practice course or equivalent.
- Degree or equivalent.
- 3 A Levels.
- Grade C or above for Maths and English GCSE
- 0-5 years PQE Solicitor or Cilex
- Competency in word, Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong legal knowledge.
- Confidentially run their own case load.
- Supervise more junior members of the team.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to conduct thorough research.
- Professional and confident telephone manner.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong legal knowledge.
- Strong negotiations skills.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
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