Personal Injury Lawyer

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

Job summary

A Central Government Legal Department seeks an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum contract with possible extension. The role involves managing a busy caseload of personal injury claims and requires strong private law litigation skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work on unique government cases.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to Unique Government Work

Likely extension of your 3-month contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience is desirable.
• Strong private law and personal injury litigation experience required.
• Ability to meet time and billing targets essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury claims.
• Formulate robust litigation strategies.
• Provide timely updates on changing priorities.

Skills

Private law litigation

Personal injury litigation

Drafting

Legal analysis

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Personal Injury Lawyer

£31.81ph PAYE (£61,200 annual equivalent)

Locum, initial 3 month Contract with the likelihood of extension

London

A Central Government Legal Department are looking for an experienced Personal Injury lawyer to join their litigation team advising 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 Central Government which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members. You will work within the Personal Injury team to assist in 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 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 are essential
• Good drafting and written skills are essential
• Ability to meet time and billing targets is essential
• Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload is essential
• 2 years 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 3-month contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 3-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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