Casualty Commercial Solicitor

Weightmans LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans LLP is seeking a motivated individual to join their Casualty team in Manchester. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of public and employers' liability claims, assisting senior team members, and ensuring high standards of client care. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal claims management and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Award-winning organization

Top employer recognition

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of non-litigated and litigated claims, including EL, PL, and Travel claims.
• Proven track record in managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated casualty claims.
• Assist Partners with claims and prepare legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and client meetings as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

IT skills

Job description

About your new role

Our Casualty teams provide a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private and public sectors, as well as handling travel-related claims.

Weightmans' team is renowned for defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate nationally with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams.

Working in a team dedicated to some of our biggest insurer clients, you will be responsible, under appropriate supervision, for managing your own varied caseload on a day-to-day basis.

You will also assist Partners and other team members with a wide range of claims on behalf of various corporate bodies and their insurers. Tasks include managing both pre-litigated and litigated casualty claims, such as international travel claims, handling Pre-Action Disclosure applications, Stage 3 hearings, Infant Approvals, preparing witness statements, conducting legal and factual research, drafting instructions to Counsel and experts, preparing reports to clients, attending court hearings, participating in client meetings, and responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone inquiries from clients and other parties.

This list is not exhaustive; you will be expected to perform other duties within the wider scope of the role.

About You

You should have previous experience and a genuine interest in the relevant work area. Additionally, we require you to have:

• Experience managing a caseload of non-litigated and litigated claims, including EL, PL, and Travel claims.
• Ability to control Case Manager diaries and action lists.
• Willingness to attend court hearings as appropriate.
• Skill in drafting various documents such as letters and reports.
• Commitment to client care standards in line with guidelines, directions, and SLAs.
• Ability to complete Client and firm MI procedures.
• Capability to meet financial and chargeable targets.
• Knowledge of relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to stay updated with legal developments.
• Alignment with Weightmans’ values.
• Adherence to Data Protection Procedures.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in IT skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and targets.
• Capacity to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

Furthermore, you should have:

• A proven track record in managing EL/PL personal injury claims, with a good understanding of property damage and negligence law.
• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience in drafting legal documents including witness statements, instructions, and reports.
• Experience managing cases efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ability to analyze information critically.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we look forward to your application.

Why work for us

Join our award-winning organization and team. Weightmans has been recognized as a top employer for 18 consecutive years at the Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th, and has secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans toward becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Learn more about why to work with us: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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