Ascent Performance Group Ltd
Solicitor (Newly Qualified)
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About the Role
We are looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor (NQ) to join our growing Litigation team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified legal professional to develop their career within a fast-paced, supportive, and highly regarded legal environment.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will manage a varied caseload of litigation matters, gain exposure to high-quality legal work, and play a key role in delivering positive outcomes for clients. You'll have the opportunity to build your technical expertise, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of the team.
If you are motivated, commercially aware, and looking to establish your career within a collaborative and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters.
- Reviewing and approving 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 communication and case updates.
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records using internal case management systems.
- Ensuring compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Contributing to team meetings, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting practice development and wider business growth activities.
- Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, and legal best practice.
- Achieving individual performance, fee income, and time-recording targets.
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What We're Looking For
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 while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- 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.
About You
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic legal professional with a strong desire to develop your litigation expertise. You'll be client-focused, commercially minded, and committed to delivering exceptional service. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, take ownership of your work, and demonstrate a proactive approach to achieving successful outcomes.
The Company
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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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
Why Join Us?
At Ascent, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We are committed to helping our people grow, offering professional development opportunities and a culture built on fairness, integrity, and customer care.
Further Information
As part of the Ascent on-boarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity, therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
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