EL/PL Solicitor

Weightmans; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting a solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to manage a varied caseload within the Casualty team. The role involves defending EL/PL and product liability claims, with potential Specialisation in Occupational Stress matters.

You will handle document-heavy work, client meetings, court hearings, and collaborate with senior staff to deliver results. This position offers progression opportunities and requires a proactive, detail-oriented attorney capable of managing multiple tasks to meet

Qualifications

• Proactive and forward-thinking mindset.
• Willingness to ask questions and engage with the team.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and concentration.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Running a case load of fast and multi track litigated claims, dealing with both liability and quantum.
• Managing disclosure documents.
• Assisting senior fee earners with general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, reports to clients and preparation for court hearings.
• Attending client meetings and court hearings to support fee earners.
• Assisting with the instruction of Counsel and experts.
• Responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision.
• Achieving set financial and chargeable targets.
• Supporting the team’s business development activities.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Meet deadlines

Team player

CPR procedure knowledge

Job description

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public liability (PL), employers' liability (EL) and product liability claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team. We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor with 1- 3 years PQE to work both independently on their own caseload and closely alongside senior case handlers.

You will be provided with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases including EL/PL and will have the opportunity to develop an additional specialisation in Occupational Stress matters. These cases are varied in theme, document heavy and factually complex. We are looking for someone with an eye for detail who is comfortable managing the high quantity of documents associated with each case. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships and really make your mark. Weightmans offers excellent progression opportunities and works hard to ‘see the possibility’ in all of its people.

We are open to all candidates especially those who have a can do attitude and are genuinely keen to be part of our team. The role can be varied and we would like someone who can adapt to change and proactively solve problems.

Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Running a case load of fast and multi track litigated claims, dealing with both liability and quantum
• Managing disclosure documents
• Assisting senior fee earners with various tasks including general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, reports to clients and preparation for court hearings
• Attending client meetings and court hearings to support fee earners
• Assisting with the instruction of Counsel and experts
• Responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision
• Achieving set financial and chargeable targets
• Supporting the team’s business development activities

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

• A proactive and forward-thinking mindset
• A willingness to ask questions and engage with the whole team
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and concentration
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.

Why work for us

Come and join ouraward-winningorganisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmansis a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’sTop Employers awards, and rankingtop 10in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of theUK’s top 30 law firms.

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