My client located in Manchester are currently seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor to join their team.
What we offer:
* Home or office based working available. 1 day a month in the office.
* Highly competitive salary - negotiable for the right candidate.
* 31 days annual leave (including 8 days bank holiday).
* Opportunity to accrue up to 4 days additional annual leave with length of service.
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave.
* Time off in lieu.
* Time off for birthday.
* Flexible working hours.
* Company events.
* Employee of the month bonus.
The Role:
* We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our Serious Injury/Clinical Negligence team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role would be suitable for a qualified solicitor with 5-10 years PQE, who has significant recent multi-track experience.
Duties (but not limited to):
* Support the Team Leader in the day-to-day running of the department, and provide assistance to colleagues within the team as required.
* Assess liability and quantum, including reviewing medical reports and researching and obtaining relevant case law.
* Maximise personal billings to achieve appropriate billing performance targets meeting the income budget and/or forecast for the department.
* Manage a caseload as required to achieve both the above while providing excellent client care.
* Regular communication and face-to-face meetings with clients, ensuring that an excellent level of client service is achieved.
* Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts, including medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, and counsel.
Our Requirements:
* Using the Proclaim system in accordance with the firm’s policy and assisting more junior staff in the proficient use of the system as required.
* Qualified solicitor with 5-10 years PQE.
* Multi-track experience.
* Outstanding fee-earning skills and technical ability in RTA / ELPL / Clinical Negligence.
* Meticulous organisation, an eye for detail, and ability to meet multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
* Compelling and engaging communicator with excellent negotiation and written skills.
* Strong IT skills, including experience of case management systems.
* Personable and professional, with a team-focused mindset.
* Conduct in-depth legal research, draft pleadings, statements, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Work from home.
Schedule:
* Flexitime.
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person.
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