Public Sector Senior Solicitor

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join their Casualty Local Government Team in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of public liability and employer liability claims, dealing with both insured and insurer clients. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of PQE and relevant experience handling casualty claims, along with strong communication and team skills. This position offers the opportunity to work within an award-winning organization recognized as one of the top UK law firms.

Benefits

Award-winning organization

Recognition as a top employer

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PQE in relevant law areas.
• Ability to handle own casualty caseload and adapt to varied tasks.
• Ambition and drive to grow and expand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of cases including client and court liaison.
• Conduct liability investigations and support client relationships.
• Adhere to financial and chargeable targets, deadlines, and quality measures.

Skills

Current experience at handling/managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims

Good drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Good influencing skills

Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Associate

Job description

About your new role

Our Local Government team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join our Casualty Local Government Team in Manchester.

Working in the dedicated Local Government team based out of Manchester with your own caseload of predominantly fast and multi track claims, we receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers for a wide range of cases involving public sector and insurance clients nationally.

You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. You will also support existing client relationships by attending meetings or delivering training, where applicable.

Types of law/responsibilities:

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Highways
• Housing disrepair
• Property damage
• Social care and abuse
• Workplace stress
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Associate with at least 4 years PQE and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Current experience at handling/managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims is essential
• Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL
• Genuine interest in claims validation
• Working knowledge of PL, EL, Highways
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload
• Good drafting skills
• Good influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Experience of technical supervision of other case handlers
• Ambition and drive to grow, develop and expand your knowledge set

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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