Job Description
An opportunity has arisen at one of Exeter's very top law firms, for a Senior Paralegal or NQ Solicitor, with experience of Personal Injury work. This is a great opportunity to join a leading law firm with an international presence, but still with that South-West culture that allows for work-life balance. This is a great opportunity to work within a personal injury sub-team of an established Civil Litigation department, with a wealth of experience around you, where you can continue to develop your career. The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team on a broad spectrum of domestic and international personal injury disputes.
The overall team has 14 lawyers based here in Exeter, so it feels like a nice size to be able to share knowledge and ideas. The role will focus on providing a first-class service to clients, contributing to proactive marketing/profile raising and exceptional client management. The successful candidate will have a clear track record and will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners and will be joining a highly collaborative and collegiate culture.\n\nIn one of the most up-market office buildings in Exeter, within a fantastic central location, as well as flexibility to work from home for part of the week, this firm leads with innovation and forward-thinking.
This firm are one of (if not THE) best payers in Exeter and also offer an amazing and comprehensive benefits package, which we believe to be unrivalled in Exeter. This really is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of one of the most prestigious Top 100 firms in the country!\n\nTasks will include:\n\nAdvising in relation to and representing clients in travel litigation matters, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution, with minimal supervision.\n\t\nThe work types shall include, but not limited to advice on both Claimant and Defendant personal injury matters or varying value and complexity in not only the England and Wales jurisdiction, but in cross-border matters as well.\n\t\nTaking instructions from and attending clients including file opening and internal compliance procedures;\n\t\nProgressing cases through the litigation process considering all appropriate methods of ADR\n\t\nAd hoc general research on matters;\n\t\nActive participation in team marketing initiatives;\n\t\nEnsuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures and client service level agreements and,\n\t\nParticipating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions\n\nExperience and skills required:\n\nFee-earning experience within civil litigation or personal injury, at either Paralegal level or maybe as a newly-qualified Solicitor\n\t\nPrevious experience in English personal injury cases is essential;\n\t\nExcellent communication skills with a collaborative approach;\n\t\nTeam player;\n\t\nProven ability to take on responsibility and manage and progress files, independently where appropriate;\n\t\nStrong client focus and a commitment to service delivery; \n\t\nDrive and enthusiasm;\n\t\nDemonstrable passion for business development;\n\t\nFlexibility and a can do attitude;\n\t\nExcellent academic record;\n\t\nExperience of running cases from start to finish;\n\t\nManaging client relationships.\n\nHours and Benefits:\n\n09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday\n\t\nFlexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week (minimum of 2 days in the office)\n\t\n25 days holiday\n\t\n£2,500 relocation expense programme for anyone wanting to relocate to Exeter\n\t\n2 x discretionary bonuses each year\n\t\nLife Assurance\n\t\nPension\n\t\nFree eye tests\n\t\nFree health screening\n\t\nDental insurance scheme\n\t\nEnhanced maternity leave\n\t\nFlexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)\n\t\nAgile working day (work from home 1 day a week)\n\t\nLong service awards\n\t\nVitality Health Private Medical Insurance\n\t\nAnnual salary reviews\n\t\nDiscounted legal services, including Wills\n\t\nBusiness travel insurance\n\t\nCycle2Work scheme\n\t\nand more...\n\nTo apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)