Assistant Lawyer - RTA, EL, PL Complex Injury

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Lawyer to join their Legal team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside a leading Partner on high-value motor, EL & PL claims, focusing on complex injuries. You will manage a caseload of multi-track claims, ensuring efficient progression of files while providing exceptional client service. The role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with a commitment to personal development and teamwork. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive place to advance your legal career.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contributions

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience handling large loss and multi-track personal injury cases.
• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with proven legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex injury claims, including high-value multi-track cases.
• Conduct forensic analysis of quantum evidence and draft technical advice.
• Interact with clients and manage case management systems.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Experience in large loss multi-track personal injury cases

Indemnity and liability knowledge

Understanding of case law and litigation practices

Excellent client service skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - RTA, EL, PL Complex Injury

Application Deadline: 22 May 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

This role is new to the market and offers an opportunity for a qualified lawyer to work with a leading Partner and their team on high-value motor, EL & PL work, involving varying injuries and claim values.

As our next Assistant Lawyer, you will work alongside the Partner and team to efficiently progress files. The role suits someone with experience in defendant large loss/multi-track personal injury work.

Key Responsibilities

• TEAMWORK: Manage a caseload of complex injury claims, including high-value multi-track and catastrophic injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and fatal claims.
• COMMUNICATION: Interact with insurer clients, handle queries, and provide updates throughout the process.
• ANALYSIS: Conduct forensic analysis of extensive quantum evidence.
• STRATEGY: Draft technical advice on claim handling, reserves, indemnity, liability, quantum, causation, and claims resolution for strategy discussions.
• PROACTIVITY: Identify next steps, discuss with Lead Lawyer, and take appropriate actions.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Interview witnesses, draft statements, liaise with parties, draft pleadings, instruct counsel, and attend conferences, mediations, court hearings, and trials.
• TARGETS: Meet performance and quality standards, including chargeable hours.
• DELEGATION: Assign tasks to Paralegals and support their development.
• CASE MANAGEMENT: Keep case management systems updated with current information.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor, CILEX, or proven legal experience in similar roles, handling large loss, multi-track personal injury cases.
• Experience with indemnity, liability, and quantum issues.
• Background as Defendant or Claimant is acceptable.
• Good understanding of case law, litigation practices, Court Rules, and procedures.
• Committed to personal and team development.
• Ability to provide excellent client service.

Ref No: DAV-2023

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with options to include family within the first month
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing resources
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection
• Pension Contributions: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Merlin Attractions tickets nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*After successfully completing probation.