Litigation Solicitor

Role: Litigation Solicitor Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent. hybrid Salary: £45,000 - £60,000CRA Consulting is pleased to be working with a highly regarded regional law firm to recruit a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional with around three years' PQE to join a modern and progressive practice that has built an excellent reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to both businesses and private individuals. You'll become part of a collaborative team handling a broad range of contentious matters, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

This position offers a varied workload across both pre-action and litigated matters, providing exposure to a diverse range of disputes. You'll be responsible for progressing files from initial instruction through to resolution, building strong client relationships and delivering practical legal advice throughout the litigation process. The caseload will predominantly include:

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• Commercial disputes.
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• Property and landlord & tenant litigation.
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• Professional negligence claims.
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• A broad range of general civil litigation matters.
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Working within a forward-thinking firm that continues to invest in technology and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while contributing to the continued growth of a busy and successful department.

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• Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
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• Advising clients on contentious issues, providing clear, practical and commercially focused guidance.
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• Conducting matters through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and formal court proceedings where necessary.
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• Preparing pleadings, witness statements, applications, correspondence and other legal documentation.
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• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties to progress matters efficiently.
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• Maintaining high standards of file management, compliance and time recording.
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• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent levels of service.
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• Supporting colleagues on complex or high-value disputes where required.
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• Playing an active role in the continued success and development of the Litigation team.
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To be considered, you'll be:

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• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
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• Around three years' PQE, although applications from candidates with more or less experience are welcomed.
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• Experienced in civil litigation, with exposure to commercial disputes, property litigation or professional negligence work.
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• Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
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• A confident communicator with strong client care and relationship management skills.
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• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and effective case management abilities.
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• Commercially aware, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
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• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
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• Competitive salary based on experience.
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• Performance-related bonus scheme.
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• Hybrid working following an initial onboarding period.
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• Comprehensive benefits package, including a healthcare cash plan.
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• Generous annual leave entitlement.
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• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.
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• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
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• Paid volunteering day and opportunities to participate in charitable and community projects.
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• A friendly, collaborative working environment with genuine prospects for progression.
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If you're looking to broaden your litigation experience within a respected and growing practice, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. For a confidential discussion, please contact CRA Consulting or apply with your latest CV. Additional Information:

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• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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• This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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