Themis Recruit areseeking a NQ 1 PQE Solicitor to join their clients Doncasteroffice. The role will primarily involve assisting the seniorassociate on a caseload of high value traumatic brain injuries. Thecase types will vary from road traffic accidents to employers andpublic liability.
The ideal candidate will have some experience in catastrophicinjury claims and must show a desire to help vulnerable clients whohave gone through traumatic accidents. The role involves managingcases from inception to resolution ensuring clients receive thehighest standard of legal service.
1.
o Conductinitial consultations with clients to assess the nature and extentof brain and spinalinjuries.
o Provide clear and conciselegal advice regarding potential claims andcompensation.
2. CaseManagement:
o Manage acaseload of brain and spinal injury cases ensuring all aspects arehandled efficiently.
o Conduct legalresearch prepare legal documents and develop casestrategies.
3. Investigation:
o Gatherand analyse evidence related to the injury including medicalrecords accident reports and witnessstatements.
o Collaborate with medicalexperts and other professionals to build a strongcase.
4. Negotiationand Settlement:
o Engage innegotiations with opposing parties and insurance companies to reachfair settlements.
o Draft settlementagreements and ensure clients interests areprotected.
5. Litigation:
o Prepareand file legal documents for courtproceedings.
o Represent clients incourt hearings mediations andarbitrations.
6. ClientCommunication:
o Maintainregular communication with clients providing updates on caseprogress and addressing anyconcerns.
o Educate clients on legalprocesses and potentialoutcomes.
7. LegalCompliance:
o Stay informedabout changes in relevant laws andregulations.
o Ensure compliance withethical and professionalstandards.
8. Collaboration:
o Collaboratewith other legal professionals within the firm and external expertsto strengthencases.
Requirements
* QualifiedSolicitor orequivalent
* NQ1PQE
* Ideallycome from a catastrophic injury background.
Benefits
Group LifeAssurance Scheme 4 x gross annualsalary
GroupIncome Protection applicable after 26 weeks ofabsence
GroupCritical Illness 1 x gross annualsalary
BupaWellbeing Plan (including membership for up to 4children)
Membershipof Perkbox a staff reward/voucherscheme
ContractualSick Payentitlement
CompanyPensionScheme
5weeks annual leave plus bank holidays(prorated)
Additionalday holiday for Christmas Eve and New YearsEve
Flexibleworkinghours
10%top up on maternity pay for first 6 weeks of Statutory MaternityLeave
Recruitmentbonuspayments
Remoteworking flexibility(roledependent)
Parking(roledependent)
Qualified Solicitor or equivalent NQ - 1PQE Ideally come from acatastrophic injury background.