Litigation Counsel

2 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Litigation Counsel - Employers Liability

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, plus generous commission, dependent on experience.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join our team, specializing in employers' liability claims. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of handling complex litigation matters and will be able to work independently, managing their own caseload from start to finish.

About the Role:

The Litigation Counsel will be responsible for conducting thorough legal research, advising clients, and preparing legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements. They will also be expected to manage their own caseload of pre- and post-issue fast track employers' liability claims.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Managing a caseload of Employers' Liability (EL) claims from start to finish.
  • Conducting thorough legal research and advising clients.
  • Preparing legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements.
Key Requirements:
  • A proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload.
  • Tenacity and a focus on advancing cases through litigation.
  • Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and trends in litigation.
  • A 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
  • 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.
  • Private medical insurance after 2 years of service.
  • Enhanced maternity leave payment (over 1 year's service, further enhanced after 4 years).
  • An active training culture with diversity & inclusion events.

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