Junior Commercial Litigation Barrister or Solicitor (Consultant)
We are looking for a junior Commercial Litigation Barrister or Solicitor to join Harper James on a flexible, freelance consultancy basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to support a growing and diverse client base, ranging from innovative start-ups and scale-ups to established national and international businesses. You will assist our litigation team with the preparation and progression of court proceedings within a modern, tech-enabled law firm.
Working as part of our flexible consultant model, you will have the autonomy to manage agreed workstreams while benefiting from the support, infrastructure and collaborative culture of a forward-thinking national firm.
What you’ll be doing
You will support senior members of the Commercial Litigation team with the preparation, management and conduct of court litigation.
The role will suit an organised and detail-focused lawyer who is confident handling procedural work, drafting, evidence preparation and case administration to a high standard.
Your work is likely to include:
Assisting with the preparation and drafting of statements of case, applications, witness statements, chronologies and other court documents
You may also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the wider Harper James legal team where disputes intersect with corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, real estate or insolvency matters.
What we’re looking for
A UK qualified Barrister or Solicitor with experience in commercial litigation and court procedure.
The Harper James difference
We are a tech-driven, agile law firm where lawyers are empowered with modern legal technology to maximise efficiency, productivity and work-life balance. Our consultant model offers flexibility, autonomy and the ability to work remotely, while remaining part of a supportive national team.
At Harper James, we keep things straightforward. We are relaxed and informal but well organised.
There are no politics and no big egos, if people around us succeed, so do we. We welcome proactive, self-motivated lawyers who thrive in a modern legal environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting the continued growth of our Commercial Litigation team, working alongside experienced colleagues and a great team of people who all contribute to our shared success.
Flexible working within a fully remote but collaborative team. Ad hoc attendance at our office in the centre of Birmingham is likely from time-to-time depending on work requirements.
We are offering a competitive consultancy rate, with flexibility and autonomy as part of the Harper James consultant model.
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