DISPUTE RESOLUTION SOLICITOR - Our client is one of North Yorkshire's largest and most long-established firms. First established in the 1800s and in its current form in 1991, the firm has several offices in North Yorkshire and are uniquely placed to serve the region with a comprehensive and high-quality legal service and they place much importance on their local knowledge, as well as their speedy and personal service along with a down to earth approach.
An ambitious firm, with a set of values which are very important to them. These are Client Centred, Continuous Improvement, Citizenship and Community Focus.
They are also passionate about developing their people and have a transparent career progression structure which is open to everyone in the firm. Anyone who is ambitious, successful and keen to progress can apply for a promotion which is measured against a set of published criteria. These applications are invited each year. In addition, they are both Lexcel and Investors in People accredited.
The Legal Advisor is responsible for providing advice and assistance to the firm’s clients in accordance with the plans and targets of the Dispute Resolution department and the firm. They contribute to the growth and development of the department and supervise and mentor other members of staff when required.
Key Responsibilities
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- To assist the Directors in implementing the firm’s vision and strategy for the firm as a whole.
- Ensuring that the management of files and working practices within Dispute Resolution are in accordance with the Firm’s published Policies, Plans and Procedures and in line with individual Departmental Guidelines.
- To provide a caring, quality service to the firm’s clients in accordance with the plans and targets of the firm.
- To conduct own cases and assist other fee-earners and partners in providing advice and representation to the firm’s clients.
- Ensure services are provided in a timely fashion and the client is informed regularly on progress and costs.
- Carry out duties in a professional manner, comply with relevant professional standards and any requirement set b relevant regulators including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
- Develop and maintain the competencies necessary to provide a proper standard of service to clients and maintain a record of professional development.
- To promote the office and firm as a whole.
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- To act with confident/positive judgement, integrity and honesty at all times in the client’s best interests.
- To seek awareness of applicable law, solutions and remedies funding and compliances.
- Comply with internal procedures and systems of the firm including file and case management, file audits, client due diligence and time recording.
- Qualifications
- Strong academics, including undergraduate degree level qualification - Essential
- Qualification as Solicitor, ILEX or qualified by demonstrated experience - Essential
- Experience
- Experience in working with professional partnerships and LLPs - Essential
- Fee earning experience - Essential
- Knowledge of the firm, its people, finances, operations and objectives - Essential
Salary is negotiable and dependable upon level of PQE
Hours are full time with flexibility
Stephenson Jones Legal aim to respond to all successful applicants within 7 working days
