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EL / PL - Personal Injury Solicitor - Manchester - up to £50,000
Due to the development and continued growth of the firm’s Personal Injury, it is now seeking to appoint a Solicitor / experienced Fee Earner who will be accountable for managing your own caseload advising on liability and quantum on Fast-Track and Multi-Track cases.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling their own EL/PL caseload (minimum 2 years of experience). Litigation experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
The successful candidate will handle their cases from initial instruction to settlement, including drafting witness statements, reviewing expert evidence, instructing medical experts and counsel, attending conferences and trials, assessing quantum and making offers of settlement.
This is a really great opportunity to work alongside Partners listed in the Legal 500, with a constant supply of high quality work at a firm with progression opportunities.
The Candidate
* Solicitor / Litigation Executive with experience of handling an EL/PL caseload
* Litigation experience is desirable
* Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
* Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Professional and effective communication with team members and clients
The Benefits
* Competitive basic salary - up to £50,000, depending on experience
* 25 days holiday a year plus Christmas closure
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced Company Pension
* Progression opportunities
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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