Serious Injury Associate

7 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom James Ray Recruitment Full time

James Ray recruitment are helping a reputable Law firm recruit an Associate to join their Serious Injury team in Wakefield.
- A qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 8 Years PQE or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recovery Grade A rates.
- Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures.
- Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling.
- Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care.
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

**Key Duties**:

- To provide mentoring support to colleagues within the Serious Injury Team handling a portfolio of compensation claims. You will be an ambassador of the business, contributing to the department strategy and growth. The value of cases will range from £150k - £5m plus and is allocated dependant on skills and experience.
- Delivering the following for your individual caseload and that of your client case team: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event, on your individual cases and overseeing the team.
- Motivate and lead the team ensuring clear objectives and KPI’s are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy.
- Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel.
- Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum.
- Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, schedules of loss.
- Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation.
- Optimising your client’s settlement.

**Benefits**:

- Generous Bonus Scheme
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Insurance Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Discounts
- Regular Award Incentives
- Study Sponsorship
- Social Events

To find out more, call the office on 01482 533656

Please be assured all conversation are conducted within the strictest confidence.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 10 days please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

Refer your friend to James Ray Recruitment and we will reward you with £150 retail shopping voucher when we place them in a permanent or temporary role for at least one month.

**Salary**: £52,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wakefield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JRR057



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