Local Authority EL/PL Solicitor

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly-regarded defendant law firm seeks a Solicitor/CILEX/Experienced Paralegal for their Casualty Injury team in Birmingham. This role involves handling public sector cases for local authorities, with opportunities for hybrid and remote work. The ideal candidate will have experience in EL/PL claims and personal injury. A competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered to build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive with experience in EL/PL claims.
• Experience in handling higher-value casualty claims is beneficial.
• Experience working with local authorities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with a wide range of public sector cases for local authorities.
• Running own cases and assisting with high-profile catastrophic claims.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Experience in EL/PL claims

Occupiers liability

Highway liability

Experience with local authorities

Personal injury experience

Education

Qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive

Job description

Your new company
Our client is a highly-regarded defendant law firm who are looking to strengthen their local authority department with the appointment of a Solicitor/CILEX/Experienced Paralegal/Chartered Legal Executive to join their Casualty Injury team in their Birmingham office. This role offers office-based, hybrid or remote working, but you will need to come into their Birmingham office once a month or for training and client events as required.

Your new role
You will be dealing with a wide range of mainly (but not exclusively) public sector cases for local authorities such as housing associations, charities and other bodies. The team deals with mainly EL/PL, occupiers liability and highway liability with plenty of strong liability issues including cases which will go to trial. You will be working in a team of fee earners handling mainly casualty injury cases and will be required to run your own cases and assist with heavy weight cases including high-profile catastrophic claims. You will handle a varied workload and will support marketing and business development activity within the team e. attending marketing events and client training.

What you'll need to succeed
You should be a qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive with experience in EL/PL, occupiers liability and highway liability claims. Experience assisting with higher-value casualty claims is beneficial. Experience working with local authorities is beneficial. In-house solicitors with personal injury experience are encouraged to apply.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for solicitors and/or chartered legal executives with casualty experience. You will gain experience working alongside a range of public sector clients, focusing on building and maintaining relationships. A competitive salary and home working is available dependent on experience.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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