Role Overview
You will work alongside experienced colleagues, managing a varied caseload of litigation matters, provide high-quality legal advice to clients, and contribute to achieving successful outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and client service.
This role would suit someone who is a newly Qualified Solicitor (NQ) to join our growing litigation team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified legal professional seeking to develop their career within a fast-paced and highly regarded legal environment. You will be professional, enthusiastic, client-focused and committed to delivering exceptional service. You'll enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, be eager to develop your legal expertise, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
What You'll Be Doing
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Managing a caseload of litigation matters.
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Review and approve legal documentation and case files in line with the Mazur ruling.
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Progressing matters efficiently while ensuring all litigation deadlines are met.
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Keeping clients informed through regular case updates.
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Using internal case management systems to maintain accurate and comprehensive records.
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Ensuring compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
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Contributing to team meetings, practice development initiatives, and business growth activities.
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Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and legal best practice.
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Achieving individual performance, fee income, and time recording targets.
Essential
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Qualified Solicitor (or due to qualify shortly).
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Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
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Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
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Experience of litigation matters relating to secured or unsecured lending.
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Knowledge of financial services regulation, including MCOB, CONC, DISP, SYSC and PRIN.
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Experience using case management systems.
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Why Join Us?
At Ascent, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We are committed to helping our people grow, offering professional development opportunities and a culture built on fairness, integrity, and customer care.
Further Information
As part of the Ascent on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders
Part of the Lantern Group, Ascent is one of the UK’s largest specialist debt recovery law firms, widely recognised as a market leader in the provision of high-quality, ethically-led services, and in customer engagement and rehabilitation.
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A friendly, team-focused workplace
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Opportunities for career progression and professional development
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A competitive benefits package, including:
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Company pension scheme
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22 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional days)
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Health cash plan
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Life Assurance
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Critical illness cover
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Discounts on online shopping and gym memberships
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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Refer a friend
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Feedback recognition Scheme
