Job Description

Our client, a leading dispute resolution law firm with offices in Birkenhead, is seeking a skilled individual to join their expanding Dispute Resolution team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to handle a broad range of litigation and contentious matters for a diverse client base, while developing your expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking practice.

Key Responsibilities in Dispute Resolution & Litigation

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Managing and progressing a wide variety of dispute resolution matters, including contractual disputes, debt recovery, commercial disputes, property, and professional negligence claims. Providing practical, solution-focused legal advice to individuals, businesses, and organisations, with a view to achieving cost-effective outcomes. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating pre-action correspondence, statements of case, witness evidence, court documents, and settlement agreements. Representing clients in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, as well as in court proceedings where appropriate. Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, and third parties, ensuring a high standard of client care and clear communication throughout all stages of the litigation process. Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, court deadlines, and the firm's risk management protocols. Contributing to the team's business development, networking, and marketing initiatives by building strong client relationships and raising the firm's dispute resolution profile. Working collaboratively with colleagues across other departments such as property, commercial and private client as required.

Essential Experience & Skills for a Dispute Resolution Solicitor Role

Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience handling a range of dispute resolution and litigated cases. Proven ability to manage a personal caseload from initial instruction through to resolution, with a strong technical grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant law. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in managing client expectations and delivering clear, pragmatic advice. Sound negotiation and advocacy skills, with the confidence to represent clients at hearings and mediations. Strong organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. IT literacy and competence in using legal case management systems and standard office applications. A proactive, commercially aware approach, with the drive to contribute to practice development and client relationship building.
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Opportunities & Benefits within Dispute Resolution Law

Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hybrid working arrangement and modern working environment. Access to high-quality, varied dispute resolution work across multiple sectors and client types. Structured opportunities for professional growth, career progression and specialist training within a respected litigation department. * Engagement with a collaborative, supportive team culture committed to ongoing learning and excellence.