Complex Injury Solicitor

Davies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a qualified solicitor or CILEX to manage complex injury claims, including high-value multi-track large loss claims. The ideal candidate will have experience in Defendant Large Loss claims handling and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Pension contributions: 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, CILEX, or proven relevant legal experience.
• 2-3 years' experience in EL/PL PI matters preferred.
• Experience in complex medical issues handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex injury claims.
• Conduct forensic analysis of quantum evidence.
• Draft technical advice on claim handling.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Experience in Defendant Large Loss claims handling

Critical thinking and quantum analysis skills

Understanding of case law and litigation practice

Job description

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Responsibilities

• TEAMWORK: Working with the Lead Lawyer and your mini team, your role is to help manage a caseload of complex injury claims, including high-value multi-track large loss claims.
• Dealing with insurer clients, addressing their queries, and providing updates as the matter progresses.
• ANALYSIS: Conduct forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence.
• STRATEGY: Draft concise technical advice on claim handling, including advice on reserves, indemnity, liability, quantum, causation issues, and claims resolution strategies for discussion with the Lead Lawyer.
• PROACTIVITY: Identify next steps, discuss with the Lead Lawyer, and take action accordingly.
• TECHNICAL: Interview witnesses, draft statements, liaise with involved parties, draft pleadings and applications, instruct counsel, and attend conferences, mediations, and court proceedings as required.
• TARGETS: Achieve performance targets, including chargeable hours and quality standards.
• DELEGATION: Assign tasks to and develop junior team members in their technical abilities and objectives.
• CASE MANAGEMENT: Maintain case management systems with up-to-date information for clients.

Working Hours: This is a full-time role - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified solicitor, CILEX, or proven relevant legal experience.
• Experience in Defendant Large Loss claims handling is essential, ideally with 2-3 years' experience in EL/PL PI matters.
• Claimant background considered if relevant EL/PL multi-track experience is demonstrated.
• Experience in indemnity, liability, and quantum is essential.
• Experience handling complex medical issues.
• Critical thinking and quantum analysis skills.
• Understanding of case law, litigation practice, Court Practice Rules.
• Ability to follow instructions, with attention to detail, and provide clear guidance to junior team members.

Job 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 for family coverage 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, Private Health Insurance
• Pension contributions: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex (post-probation)
• Access to online discount sites, Gourmet Society Membership, Merlin Attractions discounts, local retail discounts

*After successfully completing probation.

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