Defendant PI Litigation Solicitor – Cardiff (2–5 PQE)

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff legal services discounts

Zusammenfassung

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected regional law firm in Cardiff, seeking a Solicitor for the Litigation – Defendant Personal Injury team. 2-5 years PQE, salary £40,000 to £55,000, full-time, based in Cardiff.

You will defend public liability, personal injury, and employer liability claims, conduct litigation in County Court and High Court, and advise on liability, quantum and evidence. The role offers a collaborative environment with training and mentoring.

Qualifikationen

• Solid understanding of Pre-Action Protocols and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing complex caseloads under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and IT proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Defend public liability claims.
• Defend personal injury claims.
• Defend employer liability claims.
• Conduct litigation in the County Court and High Court.
• Investigate claims and attend site visits.
• Advise on liability, quantum and evidence.
• Draft statements of case, disclosure lists, witness statements, and instructions to counsel and experts.
• Undertake quantum assessments and draft counter schedules of loss.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and attend hearings.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders.
• Advise on fixed recoverable costs and assessed costs.
• Support senior fee earners on high-value, multi-track and complex litigation.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in business development activities

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Defendant personal injury

Client communication

Analytical skills

Case management

Ausbildung

Qualified solicitor

Jobbeschreibung

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected regional law firm in Cardiff, seeking a Solicitor for the Litigation – Defendant Personal Injury team. 2-5 years PQE, salary £40,000 to £55,000, full-time, based in Cardiff.

You will defend public liability, personal injury, and employer liability claims, conduct litigation in County Court and High Court, and advise on liability, quantum and evidence. The role offers a collaborative environment with training and mentoring.