CLS - Solicitor

To manage your own case load of mixed files to a high quality, sharing knowledge with more junior members and supervising others where required.

• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
• Investigate the facts of a case.
• Conduct research where necessary on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles to ensure the accuracy of advice and the procedure.
• Prepare case plans and strategy notes for handling of the case.
• Drafting variety of legal documents.
• Correspond with solicitors, court and clients.
• Represent clients in court.
• Meet and interview clients when necessary.
• Advise clients on the law and legal issues.
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
• Attend meetings and negotiations.
• Prepare papers for court.
• Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to team managers/partners where appropriate.
• Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries as appropriate.
• Check all documentation prior to signing and implementing.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
• Prepare and maintain correct MI.

• Prospects of growth within the business.
• Scope for client contact.
• Opportunity to grow into a supervisor.
• Scope to deliver training throughout business to help grow and develop new talent.
• Professional, confidential and discrete.
• Team player.
• Shows initiative.
• Adheres to the company value and culture.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Motivation and commitment.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Good time management.
• Strong work ethic and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in busy working environment.
• Legal practice course or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Grade C or above for Maths and English GCSE
• 0-5 years PQE Solicitor or Cilex
• Competency in word, Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong legal knowledge.
• Confidentially run their own case load.
• Supervise more junior members of the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to conduct thorough research.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong legal knowledge.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Prospects of growth within the business.
• Scope for client contact.
• Opportunity to grow into a supervisor.
• Scope to deliver training throughout business to help grow and develop new talent.

• Job Identification 2326
• Posting Date 06/20/2025, 08:21 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Eleven Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2LP, GB Suite 7D, Liverpool, L2 5QY, GB 8 Exchange Quay, Manchester, M5 3EJ, GB (Hybrid)