The Role

Jacksons Law Firm are seeking a litigation solicitor or legal executive. Based at the company's Newcastle office, the successful candidate's duties will include:

• Acting for claimants and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes.
• Handling volume claims for large clients.
• Ensuring that clients are fully appraised of the costs and risks applied to their case.
• Promoting the firm and taking an active role in business development activities.

About You

Candidates must be a qualified Solicitor or hold a Fellowship Grade from the Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with prior experience in Litigation (claimant and defendant).

It is essential that you are a strong team player who can also work independently to drive forward our client base in the North of the region. Excellent organisational and collaboration skills are also a must.

In addition, you should enjoy a challenge and be able to effectively manage multiple cases simultaneously, whilst delegating tasks efficiently.

Why Work for Jacksons?

Jacksons offer a range of staff benefits including:

• A competitive salary that will reflect your experience
• Access to our discretionary uncapped Fee Earner Bonus Scheme
• Access to a hybrid working scheme
• Enhanced pension schemes
• 33 days annual leave as standard (including bank holidays)
• Long service holidays
• An additional holiday purchase scheme
• Bonus holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday!
• Free wills and discounted legal services for friends and family
• High street discounts
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance
• Staff engagement initiatives including team away days and social events
• Wellbeing and mental health support including a “Zen Den” wellbeing room and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Flexible Fridays
• Staff treat and dress down days
• Monthly prizes/gift vouchers
• Free fruit and refreshments
• Free eye tests & flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work anniversary and big birthday gifts
• Discounted services at Mercedes Benz Teesside

Applications

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to recruitment@jacksons-law.com.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact
Jacksons' HR Team on the above email address or telephone 01642 356 500.

Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.