Personal Injury Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment agency in London is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to join a Central Government team. The role involves managing a caseload of Personal Injury claims and formulating litigation strategies. Candidates must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong private law experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the potential for contract extension, with a competitive salary equivalent to £61,200 annually.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to Unique Government Work

Potential extension of contract

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• Strong private law/personal injury litigation experience is essential.
• Good drafting and written skills are essential.
• Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload is essential.
• 2 years Post post-qualifying experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of private law claims, including Personal Injury claims.
• Formulating robust litigation strategies.
• Providing early warning to those affected by changing priorities.

Skills

Strong private law/personal injury litigation experience

Good drafting and written skills

Ability to meet time and billing targets

Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Personal Injury Lawyer

£31.81ph 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.

As a Personal Injury Lawyer, you will be working within the Central Government, which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members. You will work within the Personal Injury team to assist with a busy caseload of Personal Injury Claims. These claims will consist of fast-track and multi-track claims, as well as litigation, and will consist of all aspects of the case from the pre-action stage up to and including appeals.

Key Responsibilities of the Personal Injury Lawyer

• 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 of the Personal Injury Lawyer

• 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 for the Personal Injury Lawyer?

• £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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