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Canada
East Midlands
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Casualty Solicitor
Leading insurance firm has a rare opportunity for a casualty solicitor to join this successful team.
We are looking for a Solicitor to join our claims team in Leicester or Birmingham. We offer flexible work patterns.
Responsibilities:
* Manage your own caseload and assist senior fee earners on their cases.
* Handle a mix of pre-litigated and litigated claims including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability, Employers Liability, and Housing disrepair.
* Draft and perform legal research, investigations, etc.
* Draft pleadings, witness statements, and prepare cases for trial.
* Attend conferences and court.
* Communicate with clients, Counsel, and various other parties.
* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
* Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures, and KIPS are adhered to.
* Comply with relevant policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
* You will be a qualified Solicitor with a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
* Current experience at handling/managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims is essential.
* Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL specific fraud claims is desirable.
* 2+ years PQE.
* Genuine interest in claims validation and fraud.
* Working knowledge of PL, EL, Highways, and Housing Law.
* Experience of handling your own casualty caseload.
* Good influencing skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
Benefits:
* 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time).
* Agile/working from home including provision of home office equipment.
* Pension plan.
* Life Insurance 4 x salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service.
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