Solicitor (or Equivalent) - Serious Injury (Manchester)

at  Fletchers Solicitors

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate23 Sep, 2024Not Specified23 Jun, 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 Paralegals
  • Assist in the supervision and development of 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 maintaine

REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Manchester, United Kingdom