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
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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.
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.
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
