Solicitor - Personal Injury - Cardiff

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Howells Solicitors Full time

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Contract (08.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Location: We're currently hiring for this position in our Cardiff office.

Job Description

We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor to join our Personal Injury team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will play a crucial role in supporting our fee earners with the management of Personal Injury cases. You will support a caseload of personal injury cases and support the growth of our services through effective business development initiatives and strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Legal Practitioner to progress their career within this area of law.

What you'll be responsible for:

  • Supporting our fee earners with the management of their caseload of personal injury cases.
  • Identifying business development opportunities and leading on any initiatives or events, including the coordination and organisation of such events.
  • Drafting Claim Notification Forms.
  • Drafting variety of court documents including witness statements.
  • Drafting instructions to counsel and medical experts.
  • Drafting Schedules of Loss and court documents.
  • Reviewing medical evidence.
  • Preparing bundles.
  • Liaising with clients where necessary.
  • Conducting legal research.
  • Assessing and advising on evidence, liability, and quantum.
  • Working efficiently, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Maintaining strong file management skills.
  • Collaborating with the team to achieve unit objectives.

What we're looking for:

  • A qualified Solicitor or a Licensed Legal Practitioner (CILEX)
  • Knowledge of personal injury case handling is essential.
  • Experience of running cases through a low value claims portal.
  • Experience in assisting or handling your own litigated caseload. Multi-track experience is advantageous as the caseload will be truly varied.
  • Ability to assess and advise on evidence, causation, liability, and quantum.
  • Familiarity with CPR, rules on evidence, litigation process, and funding as applicable
  • Self-motivator with a strong commercial acumen.
  • Charismatic and passionate about cross-selling and upselling of services.
  • Experience in business development is desirable.
  • Strong commercial awareness and demonstrating a commitment to developing the business of the firm.
  • Strong ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competence in using Microsoft Outlook and Word.
  • Experience in handling Fast Track claims, including the litigation process.
  • Proven ability in numeracy and strong verbal and written communication skills.


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