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Location
Manchester / Hybrid
Employer
Fletchers Solicitors Ltd
Salary
DOE (Negotiable)
Role Overview
Assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases and ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs. The successful candidate will work on a diverse caseload of high‑value multi‑track cases ranging from RTA, EL, PL and OL matters.
Benefits
* 35 hour working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year until you reach the maximum long‑service awards after your 5th, 7th and 9th full year of employment
* Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main Responsibilities
* Progress files in line with KPI targets
* Assist the fee earner in the department on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
* Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
* Deal with all aspects of pre and post‑issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
* Draft statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructions
* Prepare trial bundles
* Prepare accurate and detailed file notes
* Help maintain case plans and case summaries and take a proactive approach
* Research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
* Undertake and assist where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
* Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
* Attend court, joint settlement meetings, case management conferences and conferences with or without counsel. Occasional overnight stays may be required.
* Help with/preparing cost instruction sheets and disbursement lists
* Ensure an excellent level of client care is maintained
Essential Skills and Experience
* Good researching and drafting skills
* Sound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
* Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and to quickly analyse complex information to make reasoned decisions
* IT competency
* Excellent time management
* Previous experience of working in a personal injury department
* Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
* Willingness to work with other teams across the business
* Willingness to engage in networking and marketing events
* Buddy new members of the team to help with development
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* A law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, or a desire to gain legal qualifications via CILEX, paralegal apprenticeship or the SQE routes
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field on multi‑track cases
* Driving licence
Closing Statement
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
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