Senior Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Horwich Farrelly Full time
About the Role

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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