Job Title: Litigator - Defendant Personal Injury
Location: Bradford with Hybrid Working
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 Salary Bracket
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:
* Deliver exceptional client service, ensuring interactions are both efficient and profitable. Prioritise client satisfaction while maintaining the firm's standards.
* Manage a diverse defendant EL/PL caseload, primarily from a retail perspective. Handle cases from the start of litigation through to trial, occasionally managing pre-litigation matters. This includes drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing for trial.
* Provide informed recommendations on liability and quantum. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of each case, utilising legal expertise to guide clients through complex legal issues.
* Operate within a larger litigation team, benefiting from a supportive supervision structure and a comprehensive case management system. Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and strategies, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
* Stay current with changes in legislation, technical knowledge, and case law. Regularly participate in continuing education and training programmes. Utilise available resources to keep up-to-date with the latest legal developments, ensuring accurate and effective representation.
* Adhere to the firm's risk management procedures and Money Laundering Regulations. Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards. Refer any service or professional conduct complaints to the appropriate partner promptly.
Employment Benefits Package:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Increasing holiday entitlement following 2 years service
* Increasing holiday entitlement following 5 years service
* Optional holiday purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Increasing pension contributions in line with service
* Life assurance scheme
* Private healthcare scheme
* Discounted legal services
* Firmwide reward & recognition scheme
* Mental health and well-being scheme
* Enhanced parental leave package
* Travel scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Sports and social clubs
* Free snacks
* Long service awards & rewards
* Hybrid working
Required Attributes:
* As the successful candidate, you will need experience in Defendant Personal Injury Claims.
* Although the position is handling litigated EL / PL claims, a professional background in RTA exclusively will be accepted.
How to Apply:
* If this Litigator - Defendant Personal Injury vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information:
* This Litigator - Defendant Personal Injury vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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