Assistant Solicitor - Multi-Track Personal Injury
Location: Warrington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute lunch)
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
About the Role:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Solicitor to join a specialist Multi-Track Personal Injury team within a well-established and respected law firm.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of complex personal injury claims, including high-value and serious injury matters, while working closely with senior members of the team. This role offers the chance to develop expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment, handling both litigated and non-litigated claims.
The position requires strong legal judgment, excellent client care skills and the ability to progress matters efficiently and proactively to settlement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of multi-track personal injury claims
* Handle complex and high-value matters, including serious and catastrophic injury cases
* Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation
* Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts and third parties
* Negotiate settlements and advise clients on strategy and likely outcomes
* Assess liability, develop case strategies and issue proceedings where necessary
* Ensure accurate and timely use of the case management system
* Maintain high standards of compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct
* Support the team in achieving billing and performance targets
* Provide guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate
* Undertake any additional duties as required
Person Specification:
* Newly Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or up to 2 years' PQE
* Strong background in personal injury litigation, with some multi-track experience preferred
* Confident handling both litigated and non-litigated claims
* Excellent client care and communication skills
* Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied caseload independently
* Experience using Proclaim or a similar case management system advantageous
Benefits:
* Discounted gym membership
* Free eye tests
* Flu jab vouchers
* Company pension
* Computing scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Life assurance
* Staff referral scheme
* Free tea, coffee and fruit
* Fundraising and social events, including an annual Summer Party
If you would like to apply for this role then please send an updated CV to c.orrellclayton-legal.co.uk or to discuss the role further, please call Chris on 0161 9147357.