Barings Law is a multi-disciplinary law firm offering bespoke services for both consumers and corporate clients. Whatever your situation, we have the best solicitors available to fight our clients’ corners.
We are proud to offer a range of services for individuals and businesses. Every client is unique to us and we ensure that we work with them to achieve the best result possible.
Personal injury, financial mis-selling claims, immigration matters, consumer rights, data breaches and group litigation are just a few of the areas in which we represent our clients. That’s why we need a strong, tenacious and able team to fight for justice on their behalf.
We are currently looking to recruit a solicitor to join our team, based at our head office in Manchester. The successful candidate will have experience of civil litigation claims and a working knowledge of instances of financial mis-selling.
Skills
* Already qualified as a solicitor
* Knowledge of financial mis-selling compensation claims and a proven background in civil litigation
* Excellent working knowledge of the CPR or consumer credit/financial mis-selling sector
* An ability to demonstrate significant civil litigation experience
* An efficient and reliable output of work
* A proven track record of handling caseloads
* The ability to maintain a professional conduct at all times
* Great inter-personal skills (approachable and always willing to help others)
* A flexible approach to work
* Excellent computer skills (good with Adobe, Word, Excel etc).
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Punctuality and a smart, professional appearance
Desirable but not essential:
* Previous experience in group litigation / omnibus claim forms
* Up-to-date knowledge of the current law on PCP/car finance commission claims/FCA’s position on the car finance industry
* Previous experience in training paralegals in civil litigation, court procedures and CPR
Accountabilities .
* Dealing with financial mis-selling claims – PCP/car finance commission
* Maintaining client records and contact information, via our case management systems
* Progressing financial mis-selling claims from inception through to settlement, including litigated matters
* Preparing and submitting claims and complaints to FCA members, brokers and the FOS / FSCS and, ultimately, the issuing of proceedings
* Managing all aspects of the civil litigation process, including drafting statements of case, track allocation, witness exchange, documents exchange, Trial preparation (including bundling, instructing Counsel etc).
* Providing ad-hoc training to paralegals and first-time litigators on all of the above aspects of litigation and beyond
Basic salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
* Modern city centre location close to Deansgate and Spinningfields
* Fantastic laid-back and professional environment
* Excellent ongoing training and support
* Great opportunities for career progression and development
If you are a highly motivated individual and this sounds like the role for you, apply with your CV and a brief covering letter. This is a full-time, permanent position, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Barings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
SRA Number: 522572
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