Financial Litigation Solicitor - £35,000 - £45,000 A Year
CRA Consulting · Manchester, England ·
Job Description Role: Financial Litigation Solicitor Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Contract: Full time, permanent Location: Manchester City Centre Our client is a specialist claimant law firm with a strong focus on financial and commercial litigation.
The firm acts for individuals and businesses across a range of complex claims, with particular expertise in financial mis-selling, consumer finance, irresponsible lending, fraud and wider commercial disputes. The team is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Litigation Solicitor to join its Manchester-based practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a genuine interest in financial litigation who is looking to develop their expertise within a specialist, claimant-focused environment. The Role The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of financial litigation matters, taking responsibility for claims from initial assessment through to resolution and, where necessary, litigation.
The role will involve a mixture of pre-action work, dispute resolution and contested litigation, with the opportunity to work on a range of financial mis-selling and consumer finance claims. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of financial litigation claims from inception through to settlement or trial.
Advising clients in relation to financial mis-selling and consumer finance disputes. Handling claims involving mis-sold financial products, lending, finance agreements and commission arrangements. Preparing and submitting complaints to relevant financial institutions, the Financial Ombudsman Service, Financial Services Compensation Scheme and other appropriate redress schemes.
Drafting letters of claim, pleadings, statements of case, witness statements and other litigation documentation. Issuing proceedings and progressing matters through the County Court and other relevant forums. Managing disclosure, evidence, applications, directions and other procedural aspects of litigation.
Liaising with clients, opponents, counsel, experts and other third parties. Ensuring all matters are progressed in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols. Maintaining accurate and comprehensive case records using the firm's case management systems.
Working to deadlines, financial targets and regulatory requirements while maintaining a high standard of client care. Supporting and providing guidance to junior members of the team where required. About You The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with solid civil litigation experience, ideally with exposure to financial litigation, consumer credit, financial mis-selling or another claimant litigation environment.
We would be particularly interested in candidates with experience in areas such as: Financial mis-selling PCP and motor finance claims Consumer credit litigation Commission-related claims Irresponsible lending Bank or financial fraud Commercial litigation Group or multi-party litigation FOS / FSCS complaints and redress schemes Candidates from a broader civil litigation background who have a genuine interest in developing a career within financial litigation will also be considered. Essential Skills