Litigator
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Ellesmere Port
- Salary
- 37500.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 30 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 28 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client an established Legal firm are currently seeking a Litigator within the Credit Hire/Personal Injury dept to join their growing team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conducting thorough investigations into client matters, including performing legal research and analysis and sourcing expert opinion.
Drafting and filing pleadings with the appropriate bodies
Conducting thorough discovery and forming a position on the case. Drafting solid discovery requests, responding to discovery requests and controlling the flow of information regarding the case.
Attend mediation hearings and settlement conferences, when appropriate
Assist Barristers and other team members at trial
Support a highly successful and growing claims team
Conducting discovery, including issuing subpoenas, conducting interviews, and reviewing documents
Negotiating with opposing counsel to reach settlement agreements
Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, such as motions and discovery requests
Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony
Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments
Conducting research on legal issues associated with cases
Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts to support the client s case
Drafting legal briefs and motions to be submitted to the court
Presenting cases in court by arguing facts and citing laws to support the client s position
Additional duties may be assigned
The candidate
Outstanding research and advisory skills
Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to think outside laterally
Excellent client management and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a committed team
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Drive, ambition, energy
Ability to supervise more junior members of the team
Experience required
Obtaining state bar admission
Drafting briefs and other legal documents
Gathering evidence to be used in trial
Interviewing key witnesses
12 months experience within a PI/Credit role
Conducting depositions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conducting thorough investigations into client matters, including performing legal research and analysis and sourcing expert opinion.
Drafting and filing pleadings with the appropriate bodies
Conducting thorough discovery and forming a position on the case. Drafting solid discovery requests, responding to discovery requests and controlling the flow of information regarding the case.
Attend mediation hearings and settlement conferences, when appropriate
Assist Barristers and other team members at trial
Support a highly successful and growing claims team
Conducting discovery, including issuing subpoenas, conducting interviews, and reviewing documents
Negotiating with opposing counsel to reach settlement agreements
Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, such as motions and discovery requests
Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony
Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments
Conducting research on legal issues associated with cases
Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts to support the client s case
Drafting legal briefs and motions to be submitted to the court
Presenting cases in court by arguing facts and citing laws to support the client s position
Additional duties may be assigned
The candidate
Outstanding research and advisory skills
Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to think outside laterally
Excellent client management and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a committed team
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Drive, ambition, energy
Ability to supervise more junior members of the team
Experience required
Obtaining state bar admission
Drafting briefs and other legal documents
Gathering evidence to be used in trial
Interviewing key witnesses
12 months experience within a PI/Credit role
Conducting depositions