Senior Lawyer
2 weeks ago
Newly Qualified Solicitor - Motor Insurance Department
We are seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our Motor Insurance Department at our Southampton office. As a member of our team, you will be working on a variety of litigated defendant claims, ranging from small to multi-track cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of defendant litigated claims, ensuring compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Law Society Practice Management Standards.
- Deal with files on a delegated basis and comply with client Service Level Agreements.
- Review quantum, value general and special damages, and finalise case plans, including advice on next steps.
- Refer cases for supervision and guidance to ensure correct procedure and process is followed.
- Enter into telephone negotiations, liaise with third-party solicitors and insurers, and record the outcome of these approaches.
- Draft documents, including applications, offers, proposed orders, and directions.
- Attend telephone conferences, applications, and court hearings.
- Work to Court deadlines and manage time effectively using organisational skills and case management systems.
- See cases through from commencement of proceedings to conclusion, dealing with cases in a cost-effective manner.
- Understand the litigation process and offer solutions to legal problems.
About You:
- Be a newly qualified solicitor with a minimum of 1 year's proven experience of claim handling a litigated caseload, preferably defendant claims.
- Have knowledge of the CPR, SRA Code of Conduct, and their application.
- Be familiar with medical records and have some knowledge of insurance.
- Able to meet and exceed billing targets.
- Have a client-centric approach and excellent client care skills.
- Be an excellent organiser with a great attention to detail.
- Have experience of communicating and working with clients.
- Be able to work under pressure and to strict time limits.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- The opportunity to work with a leading provider of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector.
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