Weightmans Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced NQ - 3YR PQE Solicitor to join our Casualty Local Government Team in Manchester or Leeds.
Working in the dedicated Local Government team with your own caseload of predominantly fast-track claims (and/or multi track depending on experience). We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers for a wide range of cases involving public sector and insurance clients nationally.
You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.
Types of law/responsibilities:
Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Highways
Social Care Claims
Property damage
Complete MI procedures as and when required
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
You will be a qualified Solicitor NQ to 3YR PQE with a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:
Current experience at handling/ managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims is essential
Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL.
Genuine interest in claims validation
Working knowledge of PL, EL, Highways and Housing Law
Experience of handling own casualty caseload
Good influencing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
PLEASE NOTE : Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.
Seniority level Seniority level Associate
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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