Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

BCL Legal; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking an experienced Large Loss Solicitor for their serious injury unit, offering a rare opportunity to handle complex claims and mentor a team. This role is pivotal in delivering excellent client care and advancing department strategies with remote working options available.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Seasoned solicitor with experience in handling serious injury claims.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and managing client care.

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims.
• Provide mentoring support to colleagues in the Serious Injury team.
• Communicate regularly with clients and experts.

Skills

Legal expertise in serious injury claims

Client care

Mentoring

Complex case management

Job description

Large Loss Solicitor

We have a rare opportunity for a seasoned Large Loss Solicitor to join a leading serious injury unit. REMOTE WORKING AVAILABLE.

The Role:
To handle a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims. The caseload is predominantly RTA based and involves cases with complex technical issues and quantum. The value of cases will range from £150k - £5m plus and is allocated dependent on skills and experience.

To provide mentoring support to Serious Injury team colleagues within the Department handling a portfolio of compensation claims. You will be an ambassador of the business, contributing to the department strategy and growth.

Core Responsibilities:
Delivering the following for your individual caseload and that of your client case team:
To be a technical expert in a chosen specialism
You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event, on your individual cases and overseeing the team
Ensuring all cases are effectively progressed and assist the Team Manager with embedding new working practices and procedures
Regular communication and face to face meetings with your clients
Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel
Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum
Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, schedules of loss
Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation
Optimising your client's settlement
The role includes raising awareness of the department and developing your profile. We have close links with APIL, Headway, SIA and you will be involved in our work in supporting these organisations
For example, reporting cases, preparing articles, testimonials, previous experience of this is essential

Excellent benefits.

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