About Us
Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.
The Role
We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/CILEX or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department.
You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification.
We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases.
We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion.
Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of personal injury cosmetic claims from cradle to grave
* Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients
* Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements
* Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary
* Working in a target driven, fast paced environment
* Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.
* Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations
Person Specification
* Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable.
* Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous.
* Experience with initial client inception including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required.
* Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies.
* Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload.
* A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
* Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
* Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing.
* Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous.
Salary & Hours
* A basic salary up to £55,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
* Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
Benefits
Hybrid Working
3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
23 Days Holiday
Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
Extra Holidays
3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
Looking After Your Health
Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
Looking After Your Well-being
24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
Work Life / Balance
Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.