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Staffordshire County Council, are you a legal professional with experience in civil litigation and ready for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join our Staffordshire Legal Services Insurance Litigation Team, where you will have the opportunity to develop and grow your potential with us.
The main responsibilities include managing your own caseload of pre-litigated personal injury claims, litigated small claims (property damage), fast, intermediate and multi-track personal injury claims. The caseload will predominantly comprise public liability highways claims and you will conduct the claims from initial instruction through to trial, so in-depth knowledge of and the ability to apply the law relating to Highways/Employers Liability/Occupiers Liability is key for this role.
Other responsibilities will include:
* undertaking all aspects of moderately complex defendant personal injury casework and representing the client department at all case-related meetings and appropriate court hearings with limited supervision
* supervision and development of junior colleagues
* adherence to the Legal Service Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time recording to maintain professional standards
* handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy
The Ideal Candidate
* A qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with a comprehensive knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the law relating to Highways / Occupiers / Employers Liability Claims
* Proven experience in managing moderately complex personal injury claims
* Ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Effective time management, prioritisation skills and ability to work under the demands of competing pressures
* Ability to delegate work to generate capacity
* Willingness to discuss flexible working
Interview Date: 7 and 8 October 2025
If you are unsure whether your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat, please contact Donna Arrowsmith, Team Senior Solicitor at donna.arrowsmith@staffordshire.gov.uk (01785 276179) or Kelly Render, Senior Solicitor at kelly.render@staffordshire.gov.uk (01785 278099).
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council. Our values sit at the heart of People Strategy. We look for a real sense of community spirit, ambition, and a commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We offer a supportive working environment with a healthy work-life balance, and access to rewards and benefits.
Our commitment to equal opportunities and Disability Confident status remains central. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We offer a guaranteed interview as long as the minimum criteria for the post are met, including for care leavers.
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* Mid-Senior level
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* Full-time
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* Legal
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