Local Government Solicitor

Weightmans; Leeds, Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking an experienced NQ - 3YR PQE Solicitor to join their Casualty Local Government Team in Leeds. This role involves managing a caseload of public liability and employers' liability claims, ensuring compliance with legal standards and achieving performance targets. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong drafting skills and experience in casualty claims management.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years PQE in casualty claims.
• Interest in claims validation and relevant law.
• Flexibility and adaptability required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of fast-track claims.
• Handle day-to-day management of cases.
• Achieve financial and chargeable targets.

Skills

Experience managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims

Strong drafting skills

Good influencing and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

About your new role

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims across both private and public sectors. Weightmans' team is renowned for defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate nationally with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams.

We are currently recruiting an experienced NQ - 3YR PQE Solicitor to join our Casualty Local Government Team in Manchester or Leeds.

In this role, you will:

1. Manage your own caseload of predominantly fast-track claims (and/or multi-track depending on experience).
2. Receive instructions from insureds and insurers for a variety of cases involving public sector and insurance clients nationwide.
3. Handle the day-to-day management of your cases, including liaising with clients, opponents, courts, witnesses, and conducting liability investigations.

Types of law/responsibilities:

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL, and Highways
• Social Care Claims
• Housing disrepair
• Property damage
• Complete MI procedures as required
• Achieve financial and chargeable targets
• Meet deadlines, SLAs, quality measures, and KPIs
• Comply with policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be required within the role's wider scope.

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About You

You should be a qualified Solicitor with 0-3 years PQE, demonstrating a genuine interest in the above areas. The role is varied, so flexibility and adaptability are essential. You should also have:

• Experience managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims (essential)
• Previous experience in defendant EL/PL claims management
• Interest in claims validation
• Knowledge of PL, EL, Highways, and Housing Law
• Experience handling your own casualty caseload
• Strong drafting skills
• Good influencing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills

If you meet these criteria and are eager to contribute and learn, we look forward to your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, please contact us. Our recruitment team is ready to assist.

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