Personal Injury Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; City Of London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A Central Government legal department seeks an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to join their litigation team in London. The role involves managing a caseload of private law claims and formulating litigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong personal injury experience and good drafting skills. This locum contract offers flexibility and a competitive salary equivalent to £61,200 per annum, with the likelihood of extension.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to unique Government work

Potential contract extension

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister required.
• Strong experience in private law/personal injury litigation is essential.
• Good drafting and written skills are critical.
• Must be able to manage a busy civil litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private law claims including Personal Injury claims.
• Formulate robust litigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with established strategies in group work.

Skills

Private law experience

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

Time management

Billing target meeting

Civil litigation caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Overview

Personal Injury Lawyer

£31 PAYE (£61,200 annual equivalent)

Locum, initial 6-12 month Contract with the likelihood of extension

London

A Central Government legal department is looking for an experienced Personal Injury lawyer to join their litigation team and advise a London-based Ministerial Body. Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their dynamic and growing legal Department and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of Personal Injury claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of private law claims, including Personal Injury claims
• Use a process of analysis, planning, scheduling, prioritising, action, quality, monitoring, and review.
• Giving early warning to those affected by changing priorities.
• Has up-to-the-minute case files readily available.
• Displays an understanding of the context in which the Government Legal Department operates.
• Is capable of formulating robust litigation strategies and ensuring compliance with established strategies in group work.

Required skills and experience

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• Strong private law/personal injury litigation experience is essential
• Good drafting and written skills are essential
• The ability to meet time and billing targets is essential
• Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload is essential
• 2 years Post post-qualifying experience is desirable
• Experience in personal injury defendant work is desirable

What is on offer

• £61,200 Annual Equivalent
• Flexible working arrangements
• Central London Location
• Access to Unique Government Work
• Likely extension of your 12-month contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself on the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12-month contract as a Personal Injury Lawyer.

If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership.

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