Solicitor - EL/PL- RTA

Salary: Completive plus an on-target bonus

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, a flexible working environment, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assist program and many more

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor (EL/PL – RTA)  to develop and manage a mixed caseload of ELPL/RTA matters ensuring there is a focus on high value cases. In addition to managing a caseload, the role holder will do their own advocacy where appropriate.

As an experienced EL/PL- RTA Solicitor you will :

• Develop and manage a mixed caseload of ELPL & RTA cases.
• Market and develop the Simpson Millar ELPL & RTA department.  
• Effectively and efficiently conduct cases on behalf of clients in accordance with the overall policies and objectives of the firm.
• Develop local business to secure referrals.
• Participate in the development, marketing, and success of the Department, to include developing the website business.
• Develop referrals from other established Partners who already refer to Simpson Millar.
• Conduct a high-volume caseload of matters on behalf of clients as directed and in accordance with the Firm’s file management and supervisory policy.
• Maintain a diary and bring up entries in accordance with the firm procedures.
• Work with a case management system, databases and normal office IT systems.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant forms and procedures.
• Comply with the firms Money Laundering Procedures and Data Protection Act.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience of running an ELPL/RTA caseload
• Interest and experience in conducting advocacy.
• Interest in and ability to develop links with potential referral organisations.
• Good business development skills.
• Good marketing skills.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the work.

So, if you’re looking for a role where you will learn a lot and have the opportunity to progress in a specialised and rewarding area of law, then apply below!

So why should you be interested in joining Simpson Millar? Working within Simpson Millar offers you the chance to work in a welcoming friendly environment, a fun, vibrant atmosphere, with teams of highly rated people who enjoy working together to make a difference to their clients. 

At Simpson Millar our Culture is key for us, it drives us and makes us who we are. We’re lawyers who exist to help people with their legal needs today and to improve the way the law works for people in the future. We provide trusted expert legal advice, quickly and clearly, every time.

There is change going on within the legal industry and in our firm too, so we need people who are adaptable to this, who embrace change and see the opportunity. The future of our business is one that is technology and data driven, so we need people who have the mindset and technological expertise to grow with us. But most of all we need team players who will be willing to work with others, but are accountable for their own work, and who want to achieve great results for both our firm and especially our clients

Diversity and Inclusion: At Simpson Millar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in our firm.

If external support is required on a vacancy, the role will be released by individual invite to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to Simpson Millar will be considered a gift and no fees will be applicable.