Job Title: Associate
Location: Wakefield
Experience: 8 years + PQE
Salary: £52,000 - £65,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm based in Wakefield. We are looking to hire an Associate to join our Serious Injury team.
How they work
They encourage and support agile working to allow our colleagues to get the best out of their day.
They believe that as long as they continue to ensure that their customers, partners, business and colleagues needs are met, colleagues can work where they feel will be most productive – at home, in the office or other suitable venue. By allowing their colleagues the ability to work in an agile environment, they believe this encourages and creates a more fluid approach to how they work, to stimulate productivity, creativity and engagement.
Their Benefits
Generous bonus scheme
Matched pension scheme
Insurance benefits
Health and wellbeing support
Discounts
Regular reward incentives
Study sponsorship
Great social events
The Role
To handle a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims and contribute to the general success of the department. The caseload is predominantly road traffic accident based and involves cases with complex technical issues and quantum.
To provide mentoring support to colleagues within the Serious Injury Team handling a portfolio of compensation claims. You will be an ambassador of the business, contributing to the department strategy and growth. The value of cases will range from £150k - £5m plus and is allocated dependant on skills and experience.
- Delivering the following for your individual caseload and that of your client case team: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event, on your individual cases and overseeing the team.
- Motivate and lead the team ensuring clear objectives and KPI's are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy.
- Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel.
- Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum.
- Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, schedules of loss.
- Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation.
- Optimising your client's settlement.
Person Specification
Essential
- A qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 8 Years Post Qualification Experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover Grade A rates.
- Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures.
- Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling.
- Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care.
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Salary
Between £52,000 - £65,000
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hall at QED Legal via the details provided.