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Public Sector Solicitor

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About Your New Role

Weightmans is a leading law firm with a strong presence in the public sector. Our team of experienced solicitors provides expert advice and representation to local authorities, police forces, and other public sector clients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of non-litigated and litigated claims on behalf of local authorities, including highways claims, occupiers liability, and some EL claims.
  • Assist the Partner in the team with more complex claims, including social care claims and Human Rights type claims.
  • Assist the Team Manager and other team members with their cases, client development, client training, and networking.
  • Liaise with various parties, including other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.
  • Control the Case Manager diary and action lists.
  • Draft various documents, such as letters and reports.
  • Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with guidelines and directions.
  • Complete Client MI procedures.
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
  • Comply with relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Keep up to date with legal developments.
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.

About You

  • Experience of defending litigated claims is essential, but candidates with Claimant litigation experience will also be considered.
  • Prior experience dealing with personal injury claims is highly desirable.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2:1 degree.
  • Excellent knowledge of the CPR, the fixed costs regime, and litigation.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.