Local Government Claims Defence Lawyer NQ-3PQE

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a claims defence lawyer with NQ to 3 years PQE to manage an interesting mix of pre-litigated and litigated claims. The successful candidate will assist senior fee earners while developing expertise in areas like Highways Law and human rights. Strong claims handling skills and knowledge of legal procedures are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in claims defence law.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claims.
• Assist senior fee earners on various cases.
• Handle a mix of pre-litigated and litigated claims.

Skills

Claims handling experience

Knowledge of CPR and litigation

Flexible approach to work

Ability to adapt to different tasks

Education

NQ to 3 years PQE

Job description

Overview

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 or 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.

ABOUT YOU

• 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.