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 UKs 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. What We Offer: 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 TPBN1_UKTJ
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