Senior Personal Injury Litigator

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Simpson Millar Solicitors Full time

**About the Role**

We are seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigator to join our EL/PL team on a permanent basis in our Manchester office.

This is a fee-earning role managing a litigated caseload of employer's and public liability personal injury claims from denial to settlement or trial in an established, forward-thinking Legal 500 firm.

The successful candidate will have experience in handling a caseload of Litigated EL/PL files, a strong billing record, sound knowledge and application of the CPR and excellent drafting skills.

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of denied EL PL personal injury claims from denial to settlement or trial. This includes making pre-action disclosure applications, assessing liability and disclosure on denied claims and deciding whether to proceed.

You will also need to accurately identify risks and refer concerns to your team leader, obtain and value medical evidence, prepare comprehensive schedules of loss to support the client's claim, handle client discussions regarding valuation reports and negotiate with the Defendant's solicitor post-issue of Court proceedings.

**What We Offer**

We provide flexible working and a relaxed dress code, colleagues who are on hand to assist your development and a commitment to both our clients and our colleagues as The Open Lawyers.

You will also get the benefit of our focused new starter and ongoing training programmes, vast opportunity to develop within the business for those colleagues who wish to do so and a chance to participate in the development and success of the department (and wider firm).

We're looking for someone who is adaptable, can prioritise, willing to participate in the development and success of the department (and wider firm), hard working and conscientious, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**Location & Benefits**

This role is based in our Manchester office, with a hybrid working arrangement that involves spending one day per week in the office.

We offer a competitive salary plus an on-target bonus, 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assistance programme and many more benefits.

The estimated salary for this role is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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