Local Government Claims Defence Lawyer NQ-3PQE

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a claims defence lawyer (NQ-3PQE) to manage caseloads for local authorities and assist on diverse claims including Highways Law and Housing disrepair. The candidate should have claims handling experience, a flexible approach to work, and excellent knowledge of litigation processes. This role offers opportunities for professional development in data breach and human rights claims.

Qualifications

• Previous claims handling experience relevant to this area of work.
• Demonstrable interest in managing claims for local authorities.
• Flexibility in handling various tasks and claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload for local authorities and insurers.
• Handle a mix of pre-litigation and litigated claims.
• Support upskilling into various legal areas as required.

Skills

Claims handling experience

Flexible approach to work

Knowledge of CPR and litigation

Ability to manage caseload

Interest in local government law

Job description

THE FIRM

A well regarded national law firm

THE ROLE

The market leading Local Government Practice seeks a claims defence lawyer NQ-3pqe.

Acting on behalf of various local authorities and their insurers, your primary role will be to manage your own caseload, and assist senior fee earners on their cases.

Your caseload will include an interesting mix of pre litigated and litigated claims including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability, Employers Liability, and Housing disrepair.

You will have the opportunity to upskill and assist on data breach claims, human rights and equality act, subsidence and flooding cases.

Responsibilities

Manage your own caseload and assist senior fee earners on their cases for local authorities and their insurers. Handle a mix of pre-litigation and litigated claims in areas including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability, Employers Liability, and Housing disrepair. Support upskilling into data breach claims, human rights and equality act matters, subsidence and flooding cases where required.

Qualifications

• You will have previous claims handling experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
• As the role is varied, you should have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.
• NQ to 3 years PQE
• Preferably experience of defending litigated claims but candidates who have Claimant litigation experience will also be considered
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation
• Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.