We are looking for 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.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will manage 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.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing a caseload of litigation matters.
- Review and approve legal documentation and case files in line with the Mazur ruling.
- Progressing matters efficiently while ensuring all litigation deadlines are met.
- Keeping clients informed through regular case updates.
- Using internal case management systems to maintain accurate and comprehensive records.
- Ensuring compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Contributing to team meetings, practice development initiatives, and business growth activities.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and legal best practice.
- Achieving individual performance, fee income, and time recording targets.
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor (or due to qualify shortly).
- Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience of litigation matters relating to secured or unsecured lending.
- Knowledge of financial services regulation, including MCOB, CONC, DISP, SYSC and PRIN.
- Experience using case management systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
What We're Looking For
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.
The Company
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.
- A friendly, team-focused workplace
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- A competitive benefits package, including:
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance, plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional days)
- Health cash plan
- Life Assurance
- Critical illness cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts on online shopping and gym memberships
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Refer a friend
- Feedback recognition Scheme
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £48,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes
Application question(s):
- Do you have any CCJ's, voluntary arrangements or are you currently bankrupt?
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
- What is your current notice period?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
