Litigation Fee Earner - Somerset - CILEX / Solicitor
Location: Somerset
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (DOE)
A respected regional law firm is seeking a Litigation Fee Earner to join its expanding Somerset team. This is a replacement hire within a busy litigation department, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues and manage a varied caseload of contentious matters. The firm welcomes applications from CILEX Lawyers and qualified Solicitors with solid litigation experience.
The Role
You'll be responsible for delivering high quality legal advice and managing a broad range of litigation matters, including:
- Managing a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution
- Handling pre action procedures, pleadings, disclosure and trial preparation
- Providing comprehensive, accurate legal advice to clients
- Responding promptly to client communications and progressing matters efficiently
- Drafting all necessary documentation with a high level of accuracy
- Liaising with solicitors, courts and third parties
- Ensuring paper and electronic files are organised, compliant and up to date
- Preparing trial bundles and ensuring all documents meet internal and external requirements
- Prioritising workload effectively to meet deadlines
- Recording time accurately and maintaining strong billing discipline
- Monitoring WIP levels and meeting performance targets
- Supporting marketing, networking and promotional activities
- Representing the firm at events and maintaining strong professional standards
- Using IT systems and case management software effectively
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated CILEX Lawyer or Solicitor with:
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team
- A genuine interest in progressing their career within litigation
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Company events
- Referral programme
- Supportive and friendly working environment
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
