Solicitor (or Equivalent) – Serious Injury (Cambridge)

at  Fletchers Solicitors

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate28 Jul, 2024Not Specified02 May, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that cases are progressed in a timely and commercial manner in line with KPI targets and estimated settlement dates.
  • Deal with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures; pursuing cases to conclusion.
  • Assess liability at an early stage, make decisions on prospects of case early and keep write offs to a minimum.
  • Drafting court documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements and court directions
  • To research points of law and to take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy.
  • Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers a willingness to travel to accommodate attendance in person when appropriate.
  • Attend Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel when necessary and in person when appropriate. Overnight stay may be required.
  • Accurate time recording
  • Maintain cases in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements.
  • Ensure that all outstanding actions as per the task list are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Delegate tasks as appropriate to your Assistants.
  • Assist in the supervision and development of your Assistants and Paralegals across the team.
  • Engage in brand development and marketing.
  • Mentor new team members when required.
  • Ensure that an excellent level of client care is maintained.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Legal Services

Legal

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Cambridge, United Kingdom