Commercial/Civil Litigation Solicitor - London Bridge

Permanent employee, Full-time · London Bridge

The Firm

Anthony Gold is a boutique firm based in London Bridge. Our team has extensive experience handling a variety of complex civil litigation cases. Representing both individuals and organisations, this role offers the opportunity to work on a range of medium to high-value disputes, typically for claimants, in diverse areas of civil litigation practice, including professional negligence, property ownership disputes, fiduciary disputes, and contractual disputes.

The Role

Working on cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including compliance with court deadlines and civil litigation procedural requirements.
Negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolutions on behalf of clients
Attending court hearings, case management conferences, and trials, representing clients or instructing counsel as required.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all client interactions and case progress using the firm's case management system.
Liaising with clients, courts, experts and other solicitors in a professional and timely manner.
Ensuring all activities comply with the SRA Code of Conduct and other regulatory requirements.
This role involves providing support to partners on larger cases alongside handling an appropriate case load under supervision.
Opportunity to work with the support of trainees or paralegals and appropriately delegate tasks to them under supervision.
You will be required to participate in business development and other marketing initiatives in line with the agreed-upon business plan.

Person Specification

Experience of civil litigation required. The candidate should have experience handling contentious work and be familiar with CPR and working within court guidelines.
The candidate should have good academic qualifications and be able to demonstrate their legal knowledge.
Experience of dealing with costs, independent billing and cost assessments is desired.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to clients and communicate with opponents.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy in all documentation
Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality and demonstrate sound professional judgement.
Excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills,
Able to handle new work and actively engage in the onboarding process.
Business development and networking skills.
Experience of using case management systems, Microsoft programmes and e-disclosure platforms
Understanding of SRA rules, code of conduct, and compliance obligations.
Experience working under Lexcel or equivalent quality standards

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in England and Wales.
2-4 years of experience in a similar role at a reputable firm.
Post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
Knowledge in one or more of the practice areas: professional negligence, contract disputes, property ownership disputes, and fiduciary disputes.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Income Protection
Contributory Pension
Discretionary annual staff bonus
Reduced gym membership
Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
Season Ticket Loan
Additional 2 days off for Christmas

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