Litigation Fee Earner

Andy File Associates are acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency with regards this permanent vacancy

Our award winning client is looking to recruit a Litigation Fee Earner to join their Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team based in Hampshire.

They are looking for a Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-4+ years PQE. This is a full time office based role.

To be successful in this role you will be:

* Experienced and confident in managing a varied litigation caseload

* A self-starter who can take ownership of existing work and build their own caseload

* Commercially minded and able to identify and pursue opportunities to grow the firm’s service offering

* Client-focused, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

You will receive enquiries in various areas such as:

* Property litigation - boundary disputes, landlord-tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement – a strong and experienced candidate would consolidate the current offering.

* Planning disputes - with the right candidate, we can actively market and build this service In litigation

* Commercial litigation – a strong candidate could help expand this side of the business

Key Resonsibilities

* Manage a varied caseload of litigation matters, offering expert legal advice and representation in court, mediation, and settlement negotiations

* Draft and manage key legal documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy at every stage

* Conduct in-depth legal research and build winning strategies to help clients achieve their goals

* Be the trusted point of contact for clients, keeping them updated and guiding them through the litigation process

* Prepare for and represent clients at trials, hearings, and other key proceedings

* Assist in driving the firm’s growth through business development and networking

Caseload includes:

* Property Litigation – boundary disputes, landlord-tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement, service charge disputes.

* Commercial Disputes – contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, professional negligence

* Debt Recovery – from initial demand to enforcement

* General Civil Litigation – defective products (e.g. motor yachts), insolvency disputes

You will need to have the following Key Skills & Attributes

* Deep knowledge of civil litigation procedures and experience managing cases from start to resolution

* Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time-management skills

* Excellent client care and communication skills

* Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office

* A natural problem-solver with solid negotiation skills

* Personable and keen to be part of a close-knit firm

Benefits

* 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)

* Birthday day off

* Free New Forest Parking Clock

* Health Cash Plan and Group Life Cover

* Company sick pay scheme

* Staff Discount Platform

* Award-winning training and development