PI Solicitor (4 yesrs PQE)
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Huddersfield
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000 per annum
- Closing date
- 17 May 2021
- Reference
- 48642
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- Practice area
- Personal injury
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 4 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
My client has a great opportunity for a 4 years PQE Senior Litigator or Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join their reputable and friendly PI team.
Reporting to the Head of the team, the successful PI Solicitor will manage a varied caseload mainly comprising Fast Track general Personal Injury to include Employers Liability/Public Liability and Road Traffic Accidents with a small proportion of Multi Track claims. The caseload will include litigated cases. The candidate will be expected to handle claims from the initial consultation with the client until conclusion.
THE TEAM
The department comprises 1 Partner, 1 Associate, 3 fee earners and 4 support staff. The Partner is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and a Senior Litigator with APIL and the firm has corporate accreditation with APIL. They are a close-knit, supportive team that thrives on success and takes pride in being able to assist injured Claimants. There will be a genuine opportunity to be actively involved in the development of the department and for career progression.
MAIN DUTIES
1. To manage an agreed caseload of clients in consultation with the Head of Department; to include litigated cases. All cases are processed through the Proclaim Case Management System.
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2. To discuss the claims process and funding arrangements with prospective new personal injury clients
3. To be able to work on a stand-alone basis with minimal supervision.
4. Be fully conversant with the MOJ Portal and be able to litigate cases up to Stage 3.
5. Be able to fully risk assess, make own decisions, consider medical evidence, assess quantum and negotiate settlements to ensure a swift settlement of cases.
6. To carry out all work in accordance with national standards, codes of conduct and quality assurance procedures.
7. To assist in the overall development of the Personal Injury Department.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
1. Must have a good knowledge and experience of general personal injury claims to include the MOJ Portal up to Stage 3.
2. Assertive, articulate, co-operative and self-confident when dealing with clients
3. Ambitious, focused and driven individual
4. Pro-active and willing to work as part of a close-knit team
5. High level of interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills
6. Experience of using a case management system
7. Knowledge and understanding of Conditional Fee Agreements and the funding of claims.
8. Experience of dealing with the public
9. An individual who wishes to provide added value to the LLP and contribute to the continued success of Eaton Smith LLP
If this is a role you will relish then please get in touch with me asap
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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