Litigation Solicitor

LITIGATION SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE - NEWCASTLE Are you a Solicitor or FCILEx with a passion for litigation and a desire to advance your career in a supportive, dynamic environment? This could be your next career move. Join an award-winning Commercial Litigation team in Newcastle, renowned for its professionalism, results, and specialisations. This team is celebrated not just for its legal expertise but also for its exceptional team spirit and employee engagement. Here, hard work is balanced with a genuine commitment to work-life harmony, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally. As a key member of the Litigation Department, your responsibilities will be both challenging and rewarding. You will: - Act for both claimants and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes. - Handle volume claims for large clients, ensuring cases are managed cost-efficiently. - Keep clients fully informed about the costs and risks associated with their cases. - Accurately time-record work to facilitate prompt billing. - Manage files efficiently, ensuring clients are aware of incurred costs and payments on account. - Dictate and delegate tasks to support staff as needed. - Play an active role in business development, promoting the firm's services. - Provide the highest standard of legal advice and client care. - Work from the Newcastle office as required, in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will be/have: - Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx. - Proven experience in litigation (both claimant and defendant). - Strong team player with the ability to work independently to grow the client base. - Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases under pressure. - Proficiency in delegating tasks effectively. Is flexibility important to you? This role is open to candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or term-time hours. Discuss your ideal working pattern to find a schedule that suits your lifestyle. If you are ready to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that values professional growth and work-life balance, consider this role in Newcastle. Your expertise and ambition could make a significant impact in this leading Commercial Litigation team. For more information on this Litigation Solicitor role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.