Solicitor / Legal Executive, Dispute Resolution
Are you a Solicitor or FCILEx who is ambitious and who is looking for a rewarding career?
Do you want to be part of our award-winning, leading Commercial Litigation team, where your career will develop and grow?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the Team and Role
(Newcastle based – Full Time / Part Time / Flexible Working Hours)
We are a dedicated team of lawyers, who are all very experienced in all areas of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, property litigation, commercial and residential tenancy disputes, consumer protection and produce liability, tortious claims, volume claims and debt recovery.
We are highly regarded by our clients for our professionalism, results, and specialisms.
Based at our recently renovated open plan office in central Newcastle, your duties will be challenging and rewarding and will include:
- Acting for claimants and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes.
- Handling volume claims for large clients.
- Ensuring that clients are fully appraised of the costs and risks applied to their case.
- Promoting the firm and taking an active role in business development activities.
We are open to applications from candidates wanting to work full, part time or more flexible working patterns, so speak to us about your ideal hours!
About You
You must be a qualified Solicitor or hold a Fellowship Grade from the Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with experience in Litigation (claimant and defendant).
It is essential that you are a strong team player who can also work independently to drive forward our client base in the North of the region. Excellent organisational and collaboration skills are also a must.
In addition, you should enjoy a challenge and be able to effectively manage multiple cases simultaneously, whilst delegating tasks efficiently.
You should also be flexible to travel occasionally to our office in Stockton, in line with the needs of the business.
Why work for us?
At Jacksons, we offer a fantastic range of staff benefits including:
- A competitive salary that will reflect your experience
- Access to our discretionary uncapped Fee Earner Bonus Scheme
- A Flexible Working Scheme
- Access to a hybrid working scheme (after initial training and induction)
- Buddy schemes to help new staff settle in
- Enhanced pension schemes
- 33 days annual leave as standard (including bank holidays)
- Long service holidays
- A holiday purchase scheme
- An extra day off on your birthday!
- Bonus holidays
- Free wills and discounted legal services for friends and family
- High street discounts
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Life insurance
- Staff engagement initiatives including team away days and social events
- Wellbeing and mental health support including a “Zen Den” wellbeing room and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Flexible Fridays
- Staff treat and dress down days
- Monthly prizes/gift vouchers
- Free fruit and refreshments
- Free eye tests & flu jabs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Work anniversary and special birthday gifts
- Discounted services at Mercedes Benz Teesside
We also have plenty of networking, social and charity events for you to get involved with. It really is a great place to work!
If you think you have the required skills and qualities for the role, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to recruitment@jacksons.law.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or telephone 0333 210 1876.
Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.
We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!
