Solicitor or Equivalent (EL/PL Leeds) NQ- up to Grade A

at  Fletchers Solicitors

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Up to date knowledge of running a Fast Track case load. Multi-track experience is preferable but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules
• Knowledge and understanding of the MOJ Portal process, the six pack Regulations, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, The Highways Act 1980.
• Litigation experience including running cases to Trial, being able to take the lead on cases
• Knowledgeable understanding of funding, assisting, and taking the lead in sign ups
• Case Planning, identifying experts of the right disciplines, being proactive
• Excellent court skills, being able to prepare and commence proceedings, Pre-Action Disclosure Applications, Infant Settlement Hearings, attending CMCs, prepare directions, dealing with Cost Budgets where appropriate, liaising with Part 35 experts, lay witness, ensuring continuity
• Excellent people and client care skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Innovative and Proactive
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• The ability to work in a team
• Full Driving Licence
  We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

• Ensure that cases are progressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Progress files in line with KPI Targets
• Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as necessary.
• Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Pursuing cases to conclusion.
• Ensuring all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion.
• Accurate time recording.
• Maintaining client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements.
• Supervision of junior team member