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The role

This role is for a qualified solicitor with 2-10 PQE to join Weightmans' national Large Loss team. The successful candidate will assist a partner with complex, high-value personal injury claims in EL/PL and motor, supporting the team's expert legal service.

What you'll do

Assist the partner and manage own caseload of catastrophic and high value PI cases in EL/PL and motor
Assist in initial investigations and in reporting to clients/ preparing internal strategy report as appropriate
Review and analyse databases and make further investigations as appropriate
Liaise with other solicitors, insurers, police, HSE and witnesses to gather evidence
Instruct various experts as appropriate
Control Case Manager Diary and action lists
Attend at court hearings as appropriate
Attend conferences and JSMs as directed by partner, subject to client approval
Draft letters, reports, reserve sheets and action plans as directed
Assist with the management, supervision and development of more junior members of the team
Complete client and firm MI procedures
Comply with Data Protection Compliance and Procedures
Comply with CPR and rehabilitation protocol
Keep up to date with legal developments in high value personal injury
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs
Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

What we're looking for

Qualified solicitor

2 - 10 year PQE

Experience of managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (either Motor or EL/PL preferred)

High level of commercial awareness

Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skill

Methodical, organised approach

Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality

Excellent attention to detail and concentration

Excellent IT skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritise

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Excellent collaborative and team working skills

Experience of high value Large Loss work is not strictly necessary· nice to have

Passionate about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally· nice to have

Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working

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