Assistant Litigation Solicitor
Posted 2 hours 25 minutes ago by Jobtailor
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, United Kingdom, PE280
Job Description
Responsibilities 
- Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters, including pursued and defended claims
- Authorise and review case strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
- Assess evidence, prioritise claims and determine appropriate routes to settlement or judgement
- Represent the organisation at court hearings where required
- Provide legal guidance to the business on debt recovery processes and policy
- Collaborate with operational teams to support effective debt recovery activity
- Ensure cases are progressed efficiently in line with court deadlines and procedures
- Support team development through knowledge sharing and supervision where required
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver consistent and effective legal support
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner with experience in civil litigation (5+ Years)
- Strong knowledge of debt recovery and monetary claims
- Experience of county court proceedings and Civil Procedure Rules
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, including confidence in handling difficult conversations
- Excellent analytical and problem solving capability
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
- Desirable: Advocacy experience, supervision experience, and understanding of regulated environments
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle