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Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, South East England
Salary
Excellent benefits
Closing date
29 Aug 2017
Reference
65119

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Practice area
Personal injury
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

THE FIRM

An innovative, client-centric, UK law and consultancy firm recognised for its resolve to challenge convention and find better ways of delivering legal services.

Over the last few years, the firm has been applying creative techniques and methodologies in delivering legal services that are genuinely suited to its clients' needs.

Their approach combines an investment in client relationships with project management and continuous improvement principles to ensure a relevant and flexible service that is delivered in the most efficient manner.

THE ROLE

A fantastic opportunity for a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to join a Claims team which has established a strong reputation as one of the leaders in the South East for advising on brain and catastrophic injury claims.

With a great depth of knowledge and experience between them, its specialists ensure that clients receive the very best advice. They strive to provide an excellent service to all of their clients, combining outstanding technical skill with a uniquely personal and down to earth approach.

They have extensive expertise in all forms of injury, but particularly brain and catastrophic injuries resulting from:


Road traffic accidents

Accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists

Accidents at work and occupational diseases

Occupiers' and employers' liability

Accidents overseas

Aviation accidents

Accidents causing death

Criminal injuries

Medical and professional negligence

Accidents involving all forms of transport

You will take a central role in maintaining the high client care standards and reputation this team has worked hard to create over the years. You will represent clients and their families to the best of your ability with understanding, skill and common sense to achieve a successful outcome of their claim.

ABOUT YOU

2-3pqe of personal injury work. In particular multi-track work.

An in-depth understanding of client needs; able to pre-empt issues and exceed client expectations

Solid IT skills with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of working a case management system would also be desirable

Drivers License and be able to drive around the South East of England as required

Accreditation to APIL and Law Society Personal Injury Panel.

Commercial awareness

Good communication skills

Client focus; the ability to build and sustain relationships

The desire to market your work and introduce business development initiatives where possible

The ability to work well under pressure with limited supervision and manage a varied workload with the support of comprehensive accounting tools

To develop your role through innovation and application of common sense so as to promote the team where possible resulting in the winning and sustaining of new work sources.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.

Company

Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.

Private Practice:

Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.

In House:

We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.

Professional Suport:

Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.

An Individual Service:

Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.

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