Stride Resource Management are recruiting a Legal Executive / Commercial Litigation Solicitor for an Insurance Legal Services. 

You would be required to manage your own case load of mixed files to a high quality, sharing knowledge with more junior members and supervising others where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.


• Investigate the facts of a case.


• Conduct research where necessary on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles to ensure the accuracy of advice and the procedure.


• Prepare case plans and strategy notes for handling of the case.


• Drafting variety of legal documents.


• Correspond with solicitors, court and clients.


• Represent clients in court.


• Meet and interview clients when necessary.


• Advise clients on the law and legal issues.


• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.


• Attend meetings and negotiations.


• Prepare papers for court.


• Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to team managers/partners where appropriate.


• Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries as appropriate.


• Check all documentation prior to signing and implementing.


• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.


• Prepare and maintain correct MI.

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications

• Legal practice course or equivalent.


• Degree or equivalent.


• 3 A Levels.


• Grade C or above for Maths and English GCSE


• 0-5 years PQE Solicitor or Cilex


• Competency in word, Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.


• Strong legal knowledge.


• Confidentially run their own case load.


• Supervise more junior members of the team.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.


• Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently.


•  Ability to conduct thorough research.


• Professional and confident telephone manner.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Strong problem solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong legal knowledge.


• Strong negotiations skills.


• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

If you would like to have a chat to discuss further please call Kieran on 07470 440 268 or get in touch on kieran.tronson@strideresource.com