El/pl Solicitor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Legists

The Legists

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our Public Sector team is one of the largest in the UK, with extensive experience working with local authorities, local authority consortia, police forces, fire authorities and NHS Trusts.

Our approach is focused on solving our client's legal problems asquickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

We are brand leaders in defendant litigation services for local and public authorities, with in-depth expertise in all types of claims including motor, public liability and employers' liability.

We are currently recruiting for a NQ - 2 PQE to join our Casualty team in Birmingham.
Main duties and responsibilities

Manage a caseload of nonlitigated and litigated claims on behalf of local authoritiesincluding but not limited to highways claims, occupiers liability and some EL claims.
Assist the Partner in the team with more complex claims including social care claims and Human Rights type claims.
Assist the TM and other team members with their cases, client development, client training and networking
Liaise with various parties such as other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel and clients
Control Case Manager diary and action lists
Draft various documents such as letters and reports
Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with guidelines and directions
Complete Client MI procedures
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures
Keep up to date with legal developments
Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

Prior experience dealing with personal injury claims is highly desirable
Excellent knowledge of the CPR, the fixed costs regime and litigation
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative

Why work for us
Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK.

Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.
As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time)
Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment
Healthcare cover/ Medicash
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

Please note

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
We are open to part time/job share applicants.

Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL)
**Eligibility to work in the UK