Dispute Resolution Chartered Legal Executive Required In Leading Law Firm

Our client is looking to recruit a 2-3 year PQE Dispute Resolution Chartered Legal Executive to join and help to develop our established Dispute Resolution team in their greater London office.

Job Description

• To handle all forms of civil and commercial dispute resolution for commercial and private clients and to build and develop own case load.
• To assist the department as a whole in meeting its fee earning targets by providing help regarding advice and assistance to clients of the Department as well as other Departments of the Firm.
• To conduct matters on behalf of clients
• To demonstrate consistent willingness to become involved in activities of the firm outside of those of normal working hours.
• To develop a client/referrer base.
• To appreciate and identify opportunities to refer work to other departments.
• To recognise the important of practice development and marketing and shows consistent willingness to become involved with some supervision/guidance.
• Financial control with particular regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• To travel to client meetings both in and outside the UK when required
• To promote good file management
• Ability to work self-sufficiently without non fee-earner support
• To ensure compliance with Lexcel and other regulatory procedures
• To maintain and improve professional knowledge base including attainment of annual CPD point
• To assist during the absence of other fee earners
• Undertake other duties as from time to time required

Qualifications

CILEX – A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Essential personal qualities and attributes

• Satisfactory level of competence in the chosen area of law and practice (and a sufficient understanding and awareness of all relevant areas of law as appropriate), but recognises the need to develop and learn.
• Achieves targets set for Chartered Legal Executives in respect of chargeable hours, fees, recovery rate, lock-up and non-chargeable time.
• Is developing a client/referrer base.
• Appreciates and identifies opportunities to refer work to other departments.
• Demonstrates a consistent willingness to become involved in activities of the Firm outside of those of normal work.
• Recognises importance of practice development and willingness to become involved.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of, and alignment with, the values of the Firm.
• Demonstrates a high level of courtesy and respect in dealing with all colleagues, including Central Managements, Finance, IT, HR and Marketing and clients/key business introducers, etc.

Essential skills, knowledge and abilities (Competencies)

• Sound training
• Well developed interpersonal, social and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literate with an ability to develop its use in own functional area
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• A sound knowledge of your responsibilities as a Chartered Legal Executive including in the following areas:
  • Rules and principles of professional conduct
  • Client care
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Confidentiality
  • Relations with third parties
  • Relations with other solicitors
• Regulatory and compliance procedures

Desirable skills, knowledge and abilities (Competencies)

• Prior knowledge of Evolution or other office management systems
• Prior knowledge of Lexcel requirements