Litigation Solicitor

WSP Solicitors are a growing, Gloucestershire based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 250 years. WSP specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law.

WSP Solicitors are:

• Committed to the development of our staff.
• Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.
• Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.

What is on offer?

• Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.
• The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
• Salary based on experience and the value you can bring to the firm. Including an Employee Pension Scheme.
• The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you, if you invest in us!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A variety of employee benefits including; Life Assurance, Company Sick Pay, Opticians Scheme, Staff Discounts and Christmas Saving Club.

The Role

• Civil and Commercial litigation work are targeted as key growth areas and you must have the ability to deal with a broad range of clients and a variety of litigation matters.
• Commercially aware and willing to really put the client first.
• The role will also involve active participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate.
• Opportunity to develop in the department with good work and commitment being rewarded through progression within the firm.

Your Experience & Technical Ability

• Circa 3+ years PQE.
• Demonstrate ability to advise clients on all aspects of civil litigation work including landlord/tenant, commercial litigation, property disputes, contract disputes, negligence and debt collection.
• Handle litigation matters from the initial client contact through to completion.
• Proven track record of building and developing strong client relationships.
• Enthusiastic, willing and strong team player, have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness.
• Able to communicate complex legal issues, face-to-face and in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
• Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be self-sufficient and IT proficient.
• Please refer to the Job Analysis for further information.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, please send a covering letter detailing your salary expectations along with your CV, quoting the job reference LIT/0123 to recruitment@wspsolicitors.com

“WSP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer”