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Solicitor – Commercial Litigation

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should have 1-2 years of commercial litigation experience, strong communication skills, initiative, good academics, and a drive to develop a rewarding career in a supportive team.
  • You will manage a diverse caseload in commercial litigation, support complex claims, engage in business development, and adhere to firm policies and information security.

Requirements

  • You will ideally have between 1-2 years qualified experience within Commercial Litigation, although we are open to applications from NQ’s with a particularly strong CV.
  • You should be proactive and flexible in working both individually and as part of a team and be able to prioritise a number of different projects effectively.
  • You will have general commercial litigation experience.
  • Communication will be one of your strong points, both written and oral, and you will be enthusiastic about delivering excellent quality service to your clients.
  • We expect you to be able to use your initiative, and be a forward-planner, anticipating your clients’ needs in advance wherever possible.
  • We are looking for someone with very good academic achievement wishing to develop their career as a litigator and who also displays initiative, pragmatism, common sense and excellent client skills, who is looking to build a career and develop a reputation within this very strong, friendly and supportive team.
  • To be successful in the role you will be driven and ambitious with the ability to develop your existing experience in our highly regarded team.

Responsibilities

  • As a member of this motivated but highly collegiate team you will enjoy a wide variety of dispute resolution work.
  • The team handle claims including contract disputes, professional negligence, banking, intellectual property, defamation, fraud, procurement, partnership and shareholder disputes for a wide variety of commercial and corporate clients.
  • The range and quality of our caseload makes it an exceptional base to build a career in Commercial litigation.
  • You will have your own caseload across the range of our specialism and the opportunity to support Partners and Associates on more complex and large-scale claims.
  • Beyond your caseload, we’ll expect you to get involved in a range of business development activities and play a full part as a member of a supportive team.
  • It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

FAQs

What is the job title for this vacancy?

The job title is Solicitor – Commercial Litigation.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Bristol.

What is the working schedule for this role?

The working schedule is full-time, with the expectation to be in the office at least 3 days a week.

What is the term of employment for this position?

The term of employment is permanent.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Ideally, candidates should have between 1-2 years of qualified experience within Commercial Litigation, although applications from newly qualified solicitors with a strong CV are welcome.

What types of disputes will I be working on?

You will be working on a range of commercial disputes including contract disputes, professional negligence, banking, intellectual property, defamation, fraud, procurement, partnership, and shareholder disputes.

What kind of team structure does the Bristol Commercial Litigation team have?

The team is led by Partners Alex Jakubowski and Richard Moore, along with one Senior Associate, an Associate, two Solicitors, a trainee, and a paralegal, supported by two secretaries.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The firm provides a comprehensive learning and development programme as well as well-being initiatives to support your career journey.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include proactive communication (both written and oral), the ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong client service abilities, and good organizational skills for managing multiple projects.

How do I apply for this position?

To apply for this vacancy, you need to send your CV and covering letter to careers@clarkewillmott.com.

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Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with over 600 lawyers and support staff (including over 100 partners) working from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. The firm was established in the South West in 1888 and we are proud of our strong heritage. We are client-led; a strategic resolve which has resulted in our earning a strong reputation in sectors such as real estate and construction, retail, sport, social housing, agriculture, renewable energy and private client as well as specialist areas such as debt recovery. Working closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their particular situation is paramount at Clarke Willmott. We invest time and energy into developing strong client relationships in order to add real value and achieve positive results.