The posting
Litigation Executive / Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Overview
A leading regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands is seeking a confident, proactive, and structured Litigation professional to join its Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters while contributing to the growth and development of the department.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload of civil litigation matters, with responsibilities including:
- Handling a range of civil litigation work
- Generating new work and converting quotations
- Promoting the firms reputation and contributing to business development initiatives in line with the departments Marketing Policy
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing service to existing clients while generating new work
- Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross-referrals across offices and practice areas
- Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice
- Maintain and enhance professional legal skills
- Manage financial control, including billing and cash flow on client matters
- Maintain accurate records of time spent on client and internal work
- Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, in accordance with the firms quality and risk procedures
Person Specification
Essential
- Experienced Litigation Executive, Legal Executive, or Solicitor
- Previous experience managing a busy caseload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Professional, positive, and flexible approach
Desirable
- Experience of SOS Connect or other case management systems
- Previous experience with CIPHR or other HR systems
Attributes
- High level of professionalism
- Positive and adaptable approach to work
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff discount on legal fees
- Income protection
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Salary exchange pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme



