Experienced Litigation Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Experienced Litigation Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 x salary
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Role:

To be successful in this role you will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:-

• To handling a mixed caseload of Civil Litigation matters;
• Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations;

In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the firm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients;
• Develop and enhance the Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business;
• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives;
• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week).

Location: Newark

Salary: Depending on Experience

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Experienced Litigation Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Previous experience of SOS Connect or a case management system.

Knowledge

Previous experience of managing a busy caseload.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Previous experience of CIPHR or other HR system.
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Attributes

• Professional
• Positive and flexible approach

Why work at Chattertons

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits: Some of the great benefits that we offer include:

Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.

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