AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Construction Solicitor to Join their growing legal team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
*Responsible for the day to day running of files with appropriate supervision
*Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects)
*Drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim
*CE Filing mainly in the Technology & Construction Court
*Liaising directly with clients
*Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
*Participating in seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
*Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
*Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Solicitor such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required
Key Requirements:
*A minimum of 1-2 year’s post qualification in contentious construction
*A strong academic background with at least a 2:1 at degree level
*Proactive and prepared to work independently, escalating issues/matters as appropriate and always adopting a can-do attitude
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Experience of adjudications
*Able to effectively handle competing deadlines amongst a large workload
*Strong inter-personal skills working within a team but equally confident in working independently
*Excellent attention to detail to produce work / documentation of a high standard
Benefits:
*Hybrid module once successful after probation
*Three days in the office and two days working from home
*Training and development opportunities
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.