Winn Group Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services? We are rated at 4.8 Stars by Trustpilot and 88% of our clients consider we offer a 5 Star service.
As our team continues to benefit from growth in new instructions, we are looking for an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (with over 2 Years PQE) to join our Serious and Technical Injury Claims Team.
The ability to work to a high level, within a busy team, on high-quality work for a wide range of clients, is essential to apply for this opportunity. We are looking for an ambitious, experienced, enthusiastic Solicitor possessing a strong technical ability and work ethic together with excellent communication and customer care skills to join our expanding team.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law and members of the Team are recognised by the Legal 500 and The Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme as specialist practitioners.
We prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for a case load of Employers’ and Public Liability claims along with larger value or otherwise complex road traffic claims.
* Advising clients on liability, quantum together with factual and medical causation issues.
* Litigating client matters via Part 7 and Part 8 Proceedings to include all steps to trial or settlement.
What We Offer
* 25 days Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays and an additional birthday holiday too!
* Buy or Sell 5 Holidays per year (subject to eligibility)
* Additional Holidays for long service
* On-site Parking *subject to availability*
* Bike to Work Scheme (T&C’s apply)
* Pension Scheme contribution (T&C’s apply)
* Wellbeing Support such as Virtual GP, Bereavement Support and Discounted Health Checks
And More!
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Ability to manage EL, PL and RTA personal injury matters with minimum supervision.
* Comprehensive knowledge of medical and factual causation issues, together with past and future losses and ability to draft complex schedules of loss.
* Confident and appropriate telephone skills.
* Team ethic, cooperative and flexible.
* A commitment to professional development.
* Strong organisation and communication skills.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* 2 years+ post-qualification experience.
* Mentoring and supervisory experience.
* Knowledge of Proclaim and other case management systems.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. After this, if you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Law Practice
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