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Our client is a leading law firm in the area and has a vacancy for a high calibre Senior Litigator in the 5-10 years PQE plus range with a strong academic background.The successful candidate will provide high quality, targeted and accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas, including:Director and shareholder disputesContentious probateDebt recoveryRental repossessions both commercial and residentialCommercial litigationContract disputesConstruction and building disputesBusiness Sale disputesDefamation and business reputationProperty disputesSupply of goods and service disputesFranchise disputesPartnership disputesExperience of work in commercial litigation is a prerequisite for applying for this role. Candidates can expect a considerable amount of autonomy and responsibility from the outset, not only in their fee earning work but through business development activities and promoting the firm generally.Key Responsibilities include:Dealing with client cases from initial instruction to completionLiaising with clients face to face and over the phoneReceiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client, agents instructed on behalf of the client and third partiesAttending outside appointments if requiredReporting to, receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of departmentGenerating new business for the department and the firm through identifying cross-selling opportunities and attending networking eventsAttending required training coursesAdhering to the Firms compliance obligationsRequired Skills and Experience include:Proven experience in managing cases from initial instruction to completionExperience with liaising with clients over the phone and face to face coupled with strong client care skillsFlexibility in support of other members of staffExperience of commercial litigation matter and civil litigation generallyBenefits include:Salary commensurate with experience25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure24-hour employee assistance programmeDiscount on legal services #J-18808-Ljbffr