SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE, PERSONAL INJURY ASSISTANT

A Solicitor/Legal Executive is required by a long-established law firm based in Leeds West Yorkshire.
The successful candidate will have up to 2 year PQE or a highly experienced in personal injury litigation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL INJURY FEE EARNER:

• At least 24 months experience handling a caseload of Fast Track and Multi-track claims
• At least 24 months experience handling litigation (any) personal injury claim
• Ability to have worked with Targets
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and settle files
• Have an ability to plan and prioritise your workload
• Working from your own Task List via our internal outlook management system
• Good people skills for teamwork and building relationships with co-workers and clients
• Good written and spoken communication skills

Candidates that do have the relevant experience could benefit from possible prospects of a Training Contract.

• Parking Available

Expertise in other areas of law would be advantageous.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incoming Personal Injury Solicitor or Paralegal will be part of a team that specialises in Claimant Personal Injury work.
• You will be responsible for managing your own files of a high value, both pre-litigated and litigated personal injury cases.
• It is essential you have experience in a similar personal injury role, managing your own caseload of multi-track or fast track cases and have a good understanding of the CPR and litigation process.
• You must also be an excellent negotiator with strong communication skills
• The prospective applicant must have experience in Multi track high-value Personal injury Claims. ( RTA, EL, PL, OL,)
• Knowledge of CPR and litigation procedures

DAILY DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

Dealing with cases of complexity, causation arguments and denials of liability with minimal supervision.

• Assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports and researching and obtaining relevant case law.
• Drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and other general damages.
• Drafting Court proceedings, dealing with allocation questionnaires, adhering to court directions and timescales, preparing relevant documents for disclosure, submitting evidence and instructing Counsel/other appropriate experts as required.