£36K/yr to £45K/yr
Birmingham, England
Permanent, Variable

Legal Executive / Solicitor

Posted by STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD.

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.

If you would like to have a chat to discuss further please call Kieran on or get in touch on