Casualty/PI Senior Associate Solicitor

4 weeks ago


West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

The firm are recognised as leading experts across commercial, civil, personal injury, employment and regulatory law often handling complex, high value claims and disputes with a unique focus on commerciality and client outcomes rather than profit. They are looking for a casualty solicitor (5-10 PQE) to join their Casualty team in Manchester. At present the dedicated team comprises of 6 fee earners, a Partner, Senior Associate, Associate, Solicitor, Trainee and Paralegal.
The work is fast-moving, varied and challenging.

What they ask of you:

  1. 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.
  2. Manage a case load of your own, including recommending reserves and setting strategies under the supervision of a Partner.
  3. Support the Head of Department with the supervision of solicitors and paralegals, and in achieving the strategic aims of the department. Assist in achieving the department’s fee targets and enabling others to do so by assisting in the development of junior members of the team.
  4. 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.
  5. Have a mixed case load of fast track, intermediate and multi-track work.
  6. Deliver on billing and other key performance indicators.
  7. Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures.
What you will bring to the role:
  1. Existing defendant personal injury litigation experience in both EL/PL and professional liability claims involving personal injury.
  2. Experience in clinical negligence, Animals Act 1971 and policy coverage would be ideal, although not essential.
  3. A thorough understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  4. Accustomed to running your own caseload under appropriate supervision.
  5. Strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
  6. Ability to deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines.
  7. Willingness to prepare internal and external training materials and present to colleagues and clients.

The role is based in this national firm's Leeds office, offering a salary up to 60k, depending on experience, as well as a 10% bonus structure on top.
If you think this role is the right move for you and you have the relevant experience mentioned above, please don't hesitate to apply

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