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Serious Injury Senior/Principal Associate - Brierley Hill, United Kingdom - Higgs LLP
Description
Job titlenSenior/Principal Associate – Solicitor/Legal ExecutiveDepartmentnPersonal Injury
About HiggsnOur vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community.
When it comes to our people, the team is everything at Higgs – an environment of sharing andncollaboration, and a real sense of loyalty to each other and the firm.
Our approach to our people draws on enjoyment, health & wellbeing, developing talent, technical excellence, training, reward and recognition
nWhen recruiting, we:
Key responsibilitiesn· Working as part of a team in supporting clients who have sustained life-changing injuriesn· Managing client expectations appropriately, which includes negotiating with defendant insurers/solicitors and other professionals to secure the desired objectives of the clientn· Drafting documentation relating to the client's case including pleadings, applications, witness statements, schedules of medical records, instructions to counsel and instructions to expertsn· Responsible for guiding and developing a paralegal/serious injury assistant whose role is to provide support on a casen· Adherence to the departmental Best Practice Policyn· Meeting agreed targetsn· Efficient administration, billing and cost recoveryn· Supporting, maintaining and developing business relationships and engaging in key relationship managementn· Proactive compliance with Solicitor's Regulations Authority and/or CILEX professional conduct rules and standards / ISO / firm's procedures, as appropriaten· Assisting in the implementation of the departmental business plan and the firm's business plan
Person specificationn· Commercial attitude and aptituden· Ability to delegate tasks clearly and effectively and to work within agreed deadlinesn· Demonstrate accuracy, efficiency and high quality presentation of workn· Experience in providing highest standards of client servicen· Discretion, tact and ensuring the confidentiality of client and firm affairsn· Self-motivated and able to use initiativen· Sound grasp of your own disciplinen· Experienced in offering clear and comprehensive advice to the clientn· Willingness to engage in business development and take an active part in the management of key commercial relationshipsn· A desire to make a wider contribution with attendance at events and supporting with delivery of the departmental and the firm's business plan.
Technical knowledgen· A good understanding of the core legal process in serious/catastrophic injury claims.n· A good understanding of The Rehabilitation Code, Serious Injury Guide and their application to major trauma cases.n· Knowledge and experience of the law relating to road traffic collision claims, work accidents and accidents in a public place.
Our Higgs' Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people are able to complete their best work from the most appropriate location.nWe also encourage a 'dress for your diary' approach.
Equal opportunitiesnAs charter signatories to The Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs LLP are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent and promoting equality of opportunity for everyone.
Our mission is to ensure that everyone is empowered to be the best version of themselves and to have a voice which can be shared, heard and respected.
