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Solicitor

1 month ago

Manchester Area, United Kingdom Simpson Millar Solicitors Full time

Job Title:Solicitor / Legal Executive - RTA

Practice Area: Personal Injury

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced RTA Solicitor to develop and manage a mixed caseload of Claimant RTA claims and contribute to the success of the wider RTA department.

As an experienced RTA Solicitor, you will:

Conduct a caseload of RTA matters (including assisting with complex and or high value matters) on behalf of clients as directed and in accordance with the Firm’s file management and supervisory policy.

Ensure that a focussed and detailed approach is taken to conducting claims in accordance with the current operational plans for the dept.

All new cases taken on by the candidate must be vetted by a Designated Partner in the team prior to instructions being accepted by the Fee Earner on behalf of the Firm.

All work will be carried out in accordance with your own case plan agreed with your supervisor. Whilst working on the files it is essential that the client is updated in respect of progress and the costs implications of their case on a regular basis (at least monthly). Files must be conducted with appropriate speed whilst achieving the best possible results for the client.

You are expected to maximize the Firm’s costs whilst conducting files. The Fee Earner will be set challenging targets in respect of Costs and WIP (and others introduced from time to time) which must be reached.

To advise on strategy, tactics and how best to achieve the most successful outcome for each client according to the particular circumstances of their case.

To maintain a diary and bring up entries in accordance with the firms procedures.

To work with a case management system, databases and normal office IT systems; and develop a detailed knowledge of relevant forms and procedures; compliance with procedures (as set out in the office manual, professional standards and any requirement set by the Legal Aid Agency or similar interested bodies e.g. Legal Expense Insurers).


We are looking for someone who has:

  • of habits required to develop track record of achieving consistently high levels of billing and time recording, taking into account the level of expertise required.
  • of habits required to develop excellent knowledge and understanding of all relevant forms, procedures and protocols.
  • of habits required to develop a substantial experience in handling litigated work.
  • practical skills, including evidence of habits required to develop proven negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a sensitive, professional and competent way.
  • ability to work on your own initiative within a team environment to achieve results.
  • ability to vet and convert leads into cases; to contribute to business planning and strategy; and effective involvement in marketing activities.
  • IT skills, which include the ability to work with a case management system, databases and normal office IT systems.
  • and good listening skills; a friendly and co-operative approach to clients.
  • organisational skills; the ability to work flexibly whilst working to strict deadlines.
  • demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
  • Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent.


If this sounds like you then apply now


So why should joining Simpson Millar be of interest to you? You’ll work with industry experts who work on high-profile cases and can help to shape and develop your career, giving you the coaching and mentoring that will allow you to flourish, and your caseload will be interesting and importantly manageable.


Salary: A competitive salary plus benefits.


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

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.

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