- Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience level
- Excellent career progression opporunties with trajectory to partner
- Hybid working arrangement
- Provide initial prospects/opinions to insurers on a wide variety of disputes, including those relating to employers liability and public liability within the social welfare, equine and construction sectors.
- Be expected to manage a case load of their own, including recommending reserves and setting strategies under the supervision of a Partner.
- Support the Head of Department with the supervision of solicitors and paralegals, and in achieving the strategic aims of the department. Achieving the department’s fee targets and assisting and enabling others to do so by assisting in the development of junior members of the team.
- Set and deliver objectives personally and through the team. Set team objectives in conjunction with Head of Department, monitor performance and progress and provide professional guidance to team members as appropriate.
- Have a mixed case load of fast track, intermediate and multi-track work.
- Be expected to deliver on billing and other key performance indicators.
- Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures.
- Have existing defendant personal injury litigation experience in both EL/PL and professional liability claims involving personal injury.
- Experience in clinical negligence, Animals Act 1971 and policy coverage would be ideal, although not essential.
- Have a thorough understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Be accustomed to running their own caseload under appropriate supervision.
- Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
- Deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Be willing to prepare internal and external training materials and present to colleagues and clients.