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We are delighted to be able to invite applications from qualified lawyers (both Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives) at a senior level wanting to join our national Catastrophic and Complex Injury Team. Our industry leading team is made up of 30 partners and 81 lawyers spread across the United Kingdom. The role offers the opportunity to expand on your already existing portfolio in a collaborative environment with the potential for further promotion. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, provide effective claims solutions for cases of the utmost severity and complexity, be they traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, amputation or high value fatal accident claims, allowing our lawyers to build strategic partnerships. Whether the instruction is for pre-emptive advice/investigations or upon litigation our aim to provide a clear strategy from the outset.
Job Responsibility:
Effectively running your own case load of complex injury files to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
Working with Partners on multi-million-pound claims
Ensuring work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include: Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
Achievement of agreed financial targets
Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
Prompt and accurate provision of MI
Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly
Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Requirements:
Ambitious individual seeking to progress your career in an industry leading firm
Previous experience of working on RTA/ EL/ & PL Large Loss/ Catastrophic and Complex Injury claims
A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures
Good legal knowledge relevant to your area of expertise
An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues
Confident negotiation skills
The ability to be team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day activities
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities