Solicitor – Commercial and General Litigation

Department: Credit Solutions

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bromley

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated commercial and insurance recovery matters.
• Handle subrogated recovery claims on behalf of insurers and commercial clients.
• Manage disputes involving breach of contract, supply of goods and services, debt recovery, property damage and related commercial litigation matters.
• Conduct and defend RTA recovery and credit hire claims where required.
• Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements and other Court documentation.
• Manage matters through the Small Claims, Fast Track, Intermediate Track and Multi-Track procedures.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue commercially beneficial outcomes for clients.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk, costs and settlement options.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, commercially focused legal advice.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, counsel, experts, Court representatives and third parties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Civil Procedure Rules and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all documentation is up to date on the firm's case management systems.
• Meet departmental financial and performance targets.
• Assist with supervising and mentoring paralegals, trainees and junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in business development, networking and marketing activities to support departmental growth.
• Handle client enquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.
• Comply with all firm policies, SRA requirements, GDPR and information security procedures

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales);
• Legal Executive with authority to conduct litigation;
• Or other equivalent role

• Knowledge of case management systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of commercial dispute resolution and recovery processes.
• Understanding of insurance litigation and subrogated recovery principles.
• Awareness of legal market developments and commercial considerations affecting clients.
• Knowledge of Court procedures and litigation funding, costs and enforcement processes.

1. Ability to quickly build strong, productive relationships with clients and colleagues
2. Ability to work independently
3. Self-motivated
4. Good case management skills including ability to prioritise caseload and re-schedule as required to meet deadlines
5. Good problem solving ability
6. Ability to represent the firm in a professional and positive manner at networking and other events
7. Must be organised, methodical and accurate
8. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
9. Ability to work without close supervision
10. Ability to work effectively as part of a team
11. IT literate including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
12. Ability to use and process cases via the firm’s case management system which provides clients with online access to files and a mechanism of communication.
13. Ability to think ahead and use initiative
14. Ability to communicate courteously in a clear and concise manner with both clients and colleagues
15. A polite, friendly and confident telephone manner
16. Excellent time management skills
17. Conscientious and common sense approach to work
18. High levels of accuracy and good attention to detail

Benefits