EL / PL Personal Injury Paralegal / Solicitor - Manchester, United Kingdom - William James Recruitment

    William James Recruitment
    William James Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    This is a superb opportunity to join an established Top Tier law firm, due to the development and continued growth of the firm's Casualty department, it is now seeking to appoint a talented lawyer to manage a caseload of litigated EL / PL cases.

    The ideal candidate will have experience handling litigated cases, from initial contact to settlement / trial valued to £100,000.

    You will be responsible for investigating indemnity, liability, reviewing medical evidence and records, instructing counsel, considering quantum and making offers of settlement.

    The Benefits

    • Competitive basic salary - up to £47,000 depending on experience
    • 25 days holiday a year - option to buy / sell more
    • Hybrid working
    • Private medical insurance
    • Company Pension

    The Candidate

    • Paralegal / Solicitor / CILEx with experience of running an EL/PL case load (claimant or defendant)
    • Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
    • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
    • Strong legal and leadership skills with a keen eye for detail
    • Excellent organisation and time-management skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Professional and effective communication with team members and clients
    • Understanding of case law and litigation practice as well as SRA Standards & Regulations

    Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

    Contact Toni Bowie Retained Consultant – INDTLB

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    William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

    Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms, lawyers and support staff.