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Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive or Paralegal to join our cross-border litigation team on a permanent contract. The cross-border litigation team specialises in claims with an international element, ranging from domestic road traffic accidents involving foreign-registered vehicles, road traffic accidents overseas, claims against foreign hoteliers and their insurers, and international insurance disputes.
Job Responsibility:
Proactively running a case load of small/fast/intermediary and/or multi-track litigated claims in strict adherence to Service Level Agreements
Assisting senior colleagues with more complex cases
Managing all financial aspects of their caseload including billing, managing WIP, debt and resolving general accounting queries
Analysis of evidence and setting case strategies
Obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response
Conducting (telephone) negotiation of claims
Preparing detailed counter schedules
Sound file management
Participating in business development and client training events where necessary
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive (with litigation rights) or barrister with at least 1 year's relevant litigation experience
Paralegal looking to start their career in a fast-growing area of law
Ideally cross-border experience or strong defendant litigation experience
Confident Multi-track experience
Strong litigation skills
Committed to learning and building specialist knowledge
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
Nice to have:
Languages a bonus but not essential
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
Well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership
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