Solicitor ( 8+ PQE ) Abuse Claims

Bolt Burdon Kemp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Greater London seeks an experienced solicitor to join its Abuse team, specialising in civil compensation claims for survivors of abuse. Candidates should possess over 8 years of PQE, with a focus on personal injury claims. Expected responsibilities include providing exceptional service and conducting complex claims. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development, making it a dynamic workplace for career-driven individuals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience representing claimants in personal injury claims.
• Enthusiastic lawyer committed to developing the firm's business.
• Hard working, energetic, sociable.
• Commitment to developing the business of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, high quality service to clients.
• Conduct complex and challenging abuse compensation claims.

Skills

Law degree

Excellent IT skills

Research skills

Administrative skills

Education

8+ years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

Bolt Burdon Kemp is highly regarded for running compensation claims for seriously injured people. Our solicitors handle complex and challenging multi-track work within specialist teams. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality service and for employing talented staff who are serious about developing their careers with us. We are ranked in the leading independent legal directories for our fields of work and are passionate about making Bolt Burdon Kemp the best place to work.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our Abuse team, specialising in bringing civil compensation claims for survivors of abuse against those responsible – personally or vicariously.

We have the largest team of abuse solicitors in the country and a proven track record of precedent setting cases, including:

• A v Hoare & others, which changed the law of limitation in this area
• FZO v Adams & Anr, the highest ever award of damages in an abuse claim
• ABC v West Heath, the first case in which damages were awarded to a claimant for sexting

Responsibilities

• providing an exceptional, high quality service to our clients; and
• the conduct of complex and challenging abuse compensation claims.

Requirements

• be an enthusiastic lawyer with 8+ years’ PQE representing claimants;
• have experience working on personal injury claims and have a strong interest in specialising in abuse work;
• be hard working, energetic, sociable, with excellent IT, administrative and research skills;
• be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing the business of the firm.

In return we will give you with the opportunity to excel by providing training, support, supervision and responsibility to match your experience.

Our working environment is demanding, friendly and very flexible. To find out more about working at Bolt Burdon Kemp, visit our website: https://www.boltburdonkemp.co.uk/careers/

Apply

If you are interested in the role and would like to join us, please visit our careers page and complete our online application form: https://www.boltburdonkemp.co.uk/careers/