Civil and Commercial Litigator

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Post:                           Civil and Commercial Litigator  – Full time

Experience:               Preferably  3 – 4 years  PQE

Salary:                        Competitive and According to Experience

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced individual to join the Litigation Team at Bower Bailey Solicitors in our Oxford office.

The Role

The person appointed will:

Be qualified with a minimum of   3-4 years’ post-qualification experience in the field of Civil & Commercial Litigation;

Be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and technical expertise in dealing with a mixed Civil & Commercial Litigation caseload, with minimum supervision;

Possibly have experience in ADR but this is not essential;

Be able to work independently but also with the other members in the Team;

Help evolve a marketing strategy for the Litigation Team;

Essential Skills:

The person appointed must:

Demonstrate they have sound competency in this area of work;

Possess excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail;

Have a commercial and creative mindset;

Display  a proven ability of working to deadlines;

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and display the ability to form a good working rapport with clients and third parties;

Demonstrate good strategic and negotiation skills, together with resourcefulness and exemplary drafting ability;

Play an integral role in a busy team which deals with a varied and  wide range of commercial and civil disputes on behalf of both businesses and individuals;

Support the team with a case load which includes but is not limited to: , property litigation and commercial debt recovery;

Advise clients on all aspects of Civil & Commercial litigation, including contractual advice and negotiation;

Understand and apply conflict of interest regulations and rules as necessary, and act with integrity;

Have good IT skills, preferably with experience on case management systems;

Have a  willingness to create opportunities for  relationship building in order  to introduce new work into the department;

Have an ability to generate their own client base;

Have a proven track record of billing;

Salary and benefits:

The position is offered on a Full-Time basis.  The appointed person will be based at our offices in Oxford.   We are a friendly firm with a flexible approach.

Salary according to experience.

25 days annual leave plus normal Bank Holidays.

Pension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career further.

BowerBailey believes in rewarding hard work.

Apply with CV in writing to: Sally Bailey. email:

[email protected]

Company info

Bower & Bailey LLP
Website : http://www.bowerandbailey.co.uk