Solicitor (Chinese Speaking, £35k, Law Firm, Manchester)

Job Overview

We are a leading Manchester based law firm that provides private, business, and international legal services to a diverse range of clients. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor role.

Responsibilities

• Review cases, provide high quality legal advice, and develop case strategy.
• Oversee the entire litigation department and bring matters to a conclusion quickly (settlement or trial).
• Prepare all standard litigation papers including statement of claim, witness statements, expenses schedules, applications, orders, and part36 offers.
• Operate under pressure, maintain a regular schedule of proceedings, legal proceedings and meetings, using the firm's computerised diary and case list.
• Ensure clients are invoiced regularly, manage client debts to a minimum, and charge to monthly objectives using case management software.
• Help with internal external networking events, presentations and web articles to promote and advertise the firm's services.
• Operate under pressure, drive results beyond client expectations, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of business, contract, and conveyancing.
• Strong commercial knowledge of business and clientele potential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to multitask, manage competing responsibilities and hit deadlines.
• Experience in civil procedural regulations and litigation case management.
• Self driven, proactive and able to work independently without routine supervision.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a detail oriented approach.
• Adaptable, enthusiastic, team player, capable of swiftly grasping new areas of law.