Legal Executive/Associate - Travel, Tourism & Insurance

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Executive/Associate to join their dynamic Travel, Tourism, and Insurance team in Exeter. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of domestic and international personal injury disputes. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative culture, providing exceptional client service and contributing to proactive marketing initiatives. With a clear career path and support from experienced partners, this position is perfect for someone passionate about personal injury law and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NQ to 4 years' post-qualification litigation experience required.
• Experience in English personal injury cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients in travel litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Progressing cases through the litigation process and managing files.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Communication Skills

Client Management

Team Collaboration

Business Development

Education

Legal Executive or Solicitor Qualification

Relevant Litigation Seat

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Legal Executive/Associate - Travel, Tourism & Insurance, Exeter

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Where you will work

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team on a broad spectrum of domestic and international personal injury disputes. We are looking to recruit a Legal Executive/Associate to join our 14-lawyer Travel, Tourism, and Insurance team in Exeter. The role will focus on providing a first-class service to clients, contributing to proactive marketing/profile raising, and exceptional client management. The successful candidate will have a clear career path and will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners, joining a highly collaborative and collegiate culture.

What you will be doing

1. Advising on and representing clients in travel litigation matters, through litigation or alternative dispute resolution, with minimal supervision.
2. The work will include advice on Claimant and Defendant personal injury matters of varying complexity and value, in both England and Wales and cross-border contexts.
3. Taking instructions from and attending clients, including file opening and internal compliance procedures.
4. Progressing cases through the litigation process, considering all appropriate methods of ADR.
5. Conducting general research on relevant matters.
6. Participating actively in team marketing initiatives.
7. Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures and client service level agreements.
8. Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework outlining expected competencies. For this role, we require:

• Legal Executive or Solicitor with NQ to 4 years' post-qualification litigation experience and a relevant litigation seat at NQ level.
• Previous experience in English personal injury cases is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Team player.
• Ability to take responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate.
• Strong client focus and commitment to service delivery.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Passion for business development.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent academic record.
• Experience managing cases from start to finish.
• Ability to manage client relationships.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit, regardless of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening, including checks of personal details, education, employment history, professional qualifications, credit, and criminal records as appropriate.