Solicitor

Cordell & Co Solicitors; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal injury law firm in Dorking is seeking an experienced solicitor to manage a varied case load of personal injury matters. Candidates should have 3-6 years PQE representing claimants, a strong interest in personal injury law, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This role offers opportunities for development into senior management within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE representing claimants in personal injury claims.
• Strong interest and experience in personal injury matters.
• Familiarity with various types of personal injury claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of personal injury matters.
• Negotiate settlements based on client instructions.
• Draft and issue proceedings, managing cases to trial.

Skills

Experience in personal injury matters

Excellent understanding of civil procedure rules

Negotiation skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Cordell & Co is a personal injury law firm based in Dorking, Surrey. It is a second-generation family owned law firm with a pedigree in a wide range of areas of personal injury.

Our firm is growing and the opportunity will allow you to operate within a vibrant environment with opportunities for potential development into senior management in the future.

Responsibilities

The candidate must be able to:

• Manage a varied case load of personal injury matters from fast-track to intermediate track.
• Manage a variety of different types of personal injury matters including road traffic accident claims, employers liability claims, occupiers liability claims, public liability claims, motor insurance bureau untraced and uninsured claims, criminal injuries compensation authority claims, package holiday claims and clinical negligence claims.
• Draft proceedings
• Issue proceedings
• Manage matters post issue to trial.
• Manage the matter to a trial and attending trial with counsel.
• Negotiate to settle in line with clients instructions at various points throughout the life of the case.
• Work to a target on a variety of different key performance indicators.

We are looking for candidates with 3-6 years PQE representing claimants. We require candidates to have a strong interest in the practice area. They must have an excellent understanding of the civil procedure rule and the pre-action protocols. They also must have experience of working with minimal supervision on personal injury matters.