Job description
A well-established UK legal services provider is seeking a Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer to manage a caseload of claimant personal injury matters valued up to £100,000. You will run both litigated and non-litigated claims from instruction through to resolution, ensuring cases progress efficiently while delivering excellent client service.
Role Overview
• Manage a caseload of claimant RTA personal injury claims, including matters within the RTA Portal and Intermediate Track.
• Handle Fixed Fee and Portal RTA claims, including untraced and uninsured MIB claims.
• Obtain and review appropriate medical and non-medical evidence to support and maximise claims.
• Issue proceedings through the Court Portal where required and attend hearings or conferences with Counsel where necessary.
• Advise clients on litigation risks, costs exposure and fundamental dishonesty considerations.
• Assess prospects of success throughout the lifecycle of each claim and manage cases accordingly.
• Liaise with defendant solicitors, insurers, medical agencies and counsel to progress claims effectively.
Experience Required
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer (litigation rights or working towards).
• Experience running a claimant personal injury caseload, including litigated and non-litigated claims within RTA portals.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and experience progressing claims in accordance with them.
• Experience working to fee income or settlement targets.
• Strong communication, organisation and client care skills.
• Experience handling EL/PL or OL claims would be advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme and life assurance (4x salary)
• Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Funded social events and flexible dress policy
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, established legal organisation with a strong reputation in the insurance and personal injury sector and clear opportunities for career development.
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