Associate Solicitor- Catastrophic Injury

This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Handling a caseload of claimant Serious Injury claims, predominately RTA-based, with values ranging from £150K to over £10m. 
  
• Delivering excellent client care to those who have experienced traumatic and life-changing events. 
  
• Supporting Senior lawyers with leadership and motivation of the team. 
  
• Conducting regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring. 
  
• Communicating with clients and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts.
  
• Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum.
  
• Drafting documents, including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss.
  
• Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation.
  
• Optimising client settlements.
  

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx. There are numerous roles within our clients expanding team, so our client will be interested in speaking with NQ solicitors upto Grade A. 
  
• Proven experience dealing with serious injury claims
  
• Commited to delivering excellent client care.
  
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and objection handling. 
  
• Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment with high work quality standards.
  
• Competent with case management systems, and a good knowledge of Excel and Word. 
  
• Strong attention to detail.
  

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary
  
• Unrivalled bonus package- tied to company performance and individual performance
  
• Case referral bonus
  
• Paid overtime (Evenings and weekend)
  
• High quality work (Insurance generated)
  
• Flexible working. Associates can be based anywhere in the UK provided they would be willing to travel to head office twice a month. 
  
• Working week can be split over 4 days. 
  
• Small caseload, and no billing targets. 
  
• Travel allowance if over 100 miles. 
  
• Matched pension scheme
  
• Insurance benefits
  
• Health and Wellbeing Support
  
• Discounts and Regular reward incentives
  
• Study sponsorship
  
• Social Events
  
• Volunteering encouraged as part of the hiring firms Corporate Social Responsibility agenda. The hiring firm are committed to improving lives in their local community.