Solicitor / Associate Solicitor

Avencia Consulting Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join their Casualty team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse caseload, providing crucial defendant work in personal injury claims. With a focus on delivering clear legal advice and achieving departmental goals, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that values individual rights and team collaboration. Opportunities for further qualifications and industry insights are available, making this position ideal for those looking to advance their legal career within a supportive framework. Join a forward-thinking firm that prioritizes flexibility and quick decision-making.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits

Opportunities for Further Qualifications

Flexible Working Environment

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE in personal injury litigation, particularly in EL/PL.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload for insurers on EL and PL disputes.
• Support the Head of Department in supervising junior members.

Skills

Defendant Personal Injury Litigation

Employers Liability (EL)

Public Liability (PL)

Civil Procedure Rules

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Case Management Systems (Partner for Windows)

Job description

Associate Solicitor / Solicitor

Leeds

Excellent + Exceptional Benefits + Bonus

Looking for a new legal role within Casualty / Personal Injury that will have a meaningful impact on the clients you work with?

The opportunity:

This law firm, independently authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, handles a broad range of legal services for insurers, policyholders, associations, and leading businesses across various sectors.

Our teams are based in Manchester, Leeds, London, and Croydon, employing over 60 lawyers.

We are recognized as leading experts in commercial, civil, personal injury, employment, and regulatory law, often handling complex, high-value claims and disputes with a focus on commerciality and client outcomes.

They prioritize individual rights, providing an environment where people can reach their potential, with a culture of spontaneity and flexibility that allows quick decision-making and adaptability.

Their aim is to deliver legal services aligned with the company's style. Part of a wider insurance group, a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, they serve in insurance, reinsurance, advisory, and investment sectors worldwide. They are seeking a casualty solicitor (2-6 years PQE) to join their Casualty team in Leeds.

The current team includes a Partner, 2 Senior Associates, an Associate, a Solicitor, 2 Trainees, and 2 Paralegals.

As a Solicitor/Associate in the Casualty team, you will manage a diverse caseload, providing defendant work to insurers on disputes related to employers liability and public liability, including sectors like social care, equine, and construction.

You will support the Head of Department in supervising and delegating to junior team members, with responsibilities depending on your experience, and contribute to departmental goals. The role involves working on a mix of fast track, intermediate, and multi-track cases primarily funded under legal expenses insurance policies.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing advice to insurers on Employers Liability and Public Liability matters
• Managing your own caseload, including recommending reserves and setting strategies under supervision
• Supporting the Head of Department in supervising paralegals and achieving departmental targets
• Setting and delivering personal and team objectives, monitoring performance, and guiding team members
• Handling a mixed caseload of fast, intermediate, and multi-track defendant work
• Expanding knowledge into new legal areas
• Delivering clear, pragmatic legal advice considering legal and commercial factors
• Providing efficient, courteous client service
• Meeting billing and key performance indicators
• Maintaining files according to standards and procedures
• Opportunities for further qualifications and industry understanding, contributing to the success of a large insurance company

Our must-haves:

• Experience in defendant personal injury litigation, including EL/PL and professional liability claims
• Knowledge of clinical negligence, Animals Act 1971, and policy coverage is a plus
• Understanding of Civil Procedure Rules
• Ability to manage own caseload with supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with good IT proficiency (Microsoft Office 2010, case management systems like Partner for Windows)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent client care and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective team player with a positive attitude

Who they are: A Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, serving as a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, advisory, and investment operations worldwide.