Teams Squared
Website:
teamsquared.io
Job details:
About Teams Squared:
We are a team augmentation company dedicated to connecting exceptional remote talent with global organizations.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer with strong UK litigation experience to support our client's legal practice. The successful candidate will manage and assist with a broad range of contentious matters, providing practical legal advice, preparing court documentation, conducting legal research, and progressing disputes from initial instruction through to resolution.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with UK civil and commercial litigation, a strong understanding of court procedures and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and excellent legal drafting and case management skills. This role is suited to a commercially minded litigator who can confidently manage matters, communicate directly with clients and stakeholders, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters.
- Advise clients on disputes, litigation strategy, potential risks, and available remedies.
- Draft pleadings, particulars of claim, defences, witness statements, applications, legal correspondence, and other litigation documentation.
- Manage matters in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant court directions.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical legal advice.
- Assist with pre-action correspondence and compliance with applicable pre-action protocols.
- Manage disclosure exercises, including reviewing, organizing, and preparing relevant documents.
- Prepare hearing and trial bundles, chronologies, evidence, and instructions to counsel.
- Liaise with clients, opposing solicitors, barristers, experts, courts, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines, directions, and procedural requirements.
- Assist with settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.
- Review evidence and advise on the strengths, risks, and commercial considerations of claims and defences.
- Manage multiple litigation files and competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Maintain accurate matter files, correspondence, and case records.
- Provide professional, responsive, and commercially focused client service.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), JD, or equivalent legal qualification.
- 3+ years of litigation experience, with demonstrated experience working on UK legal matters.
- Strong experience in civil and/or commercial litigation.
- Practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), court procedures, and litigation deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications, and other court documentation.
- Experience managing disclosure, evidence, hearing preparation, and trial bundles.
- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with settlement negotiations, mediation, or other forms of dispute resolution is highly regarded.
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong client-facing skills and the confidence to communicate with counsel, courts, experts, and opposing solicitors.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience using UK legal practice management or document management systems is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package in foreign currency
- Fully remote work
- Regular initiatives for training and professional development.
Join our expanding team and play a central role in supporting the success of our partner organizations. If you are passionate about litigation and delivering high-quality legal services, we encourage you to apply!
Note: Only candidates who make it to our shortlist will be contacted for further discussions.
Teams Squared is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are consistently committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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