Personal Injury Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Additional leave option

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Interest-free travel loans

Rewards platform

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in West Yorkshire is seeking a Personal Injury Solicitor to join a busy defendant PI team handling high value multi-track employer's and public liability claims through to trial. PQE of 7+ is required; you will defend claims up to £350,000 and manage cases from start to trial with strong client contact and clear advice.

The firm offers a competitive remuneration package up to £70,000 (DOE), 25 days' annual leave, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance

Qualifications

• The candidate has 7+ years' experience defending personal injury claims.
• Experience managing multi-track litigation through to trial.
• Experience defending retail claims is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a predominantly multi-track caseload from start of litigation to trial.
• Defend claims valued up to £350,000 with regular client contact.
• Provide clear advice and maintain a high standard of service throughout the case life.
• There may be exposure to retail related claims.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Caseload management

Job description

Personal Injury Solicitor / 7+ PQE / West Yorkshire / c£70,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join a busy and established team, handling high value multi track employer's and public liability claims with responsibility for cases through to trial

JOB TITLE: Personal Injury Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 7+

LOCATION: West Yorkshire

SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

You will join a busy defendant personal injury team, managing a predominantly multi track caseload of employer's liability and public liability claims from the commencement of litigation through to trial. The work will involve defending claims valued up to £350,000, giving you responsibility for complex matters and regular client contact. You will be expected to manage litigation effectively, provide clear advice and maintain a high standard of service throughout the life of each case. There may also be exposure to retail related claims, making this an interesting opportunity for someone with experience in this area.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will have ideally 7+ years' experience defending personal injury claims, with a strong background in managing multi-track litigation through to trial. You will be confident handling higher value claims, with a thorough understanding of the Disclosure and Costs Practice Direction (DCP).

You will have excellent communication and IT skills, alongside the ability to manage your caseload effectively and build strong working relationships with clients. Experience defending retail claims would be advantageous.

THE FIRM:

You will join a well regarded law firm with an established client base and a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships. The firm is known for its practical approach to legal advice and offers a professional, supportive and inclusive working environment.

The firm offers a competitive remuneration package,

• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• the option to purchase additional leave
• pension
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• health cash plan
• employee assistance programme
• interest free travel loans
• access to a rewards and wellbeing platform

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