My client is a modern and ambitious law firm delivering a range of commercial and personal services to client from the individual entrepreneur and small family business to some of the UKs most successful companies and well-known brands.
Recognised as a class-leading force in the defendant personal injury field my client is seeking a junior level litigator to join the team.
The successful candidate will handle Defendant EL and PL claims, providing a high-quality service. Generally fast track claims, with occasional low value intermediate track claims.
Up to 3 years defendant litigation experience. EL/PL is desirable.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for running a varied defendant EL/PL workload (mainly from a retail
- perspective) from commencement of litigation to trial and occasionally handling prelitigation
- matters.
- Provide great service to clients and ensure client services are delivered in an efficient and
- profitable way.
- Provide recommendations on liability and quantum.
- The role is based within a wider litigation team, with a supportive and helpful supervision
- structure and case management system.
- Ensure changes in legislation and technical knowledge including case law are kept up-to
- date – with support being available for this.
- Comply with the firm's risk management procedure and Money Laundering Regulations and
- ensuring complaints about service and professional conduct are referred to the appropriate
- partner.
- Carry out duties and responsibilities with due regard to the firm's Equality & Diversity Policy.
- PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
- Experience (up to 3 years) of defending fast track claims – essential
- Experience of defending low value EL and PL claims – preferable
- Litigating claims in the context of Retail – preferable
SKILLS
- Organisational skills – essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate at all levels – essential
- Ability to work to strict deadlines – essential
- Numerate - essential
- Microsoft Word and Excel to an intermediate level – essential
- High standards of accuracy with attention to detail – essential
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Enjoys interaction with clients and maintaining strong relationships
- Professional but friendly manner
- Approachable and a "team" player
- Customer focused
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Hardworking, motivated and proactive
- Flexible approach
- Reliable
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise workload
- Discreet and able to maintain highest level of confidentiality at all times
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career, i would love to hear from you. Please submit your to CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal