Department : Employers Liability/Public Liability Location : Birmingham Role : Junior Associate/Associate - NQ-2 PQE The Role We are recruiting an EL/PL Associate to join the Employers Liability/Public Liability team in Birmingham. The team act for a number of insurer clients as well as large corporates who they act for directly. We are seen as an extension of the corporate client’s inhouse team and are expected to provide insights/lessons from the cases. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate to communicate effectively in addition to the technical handling skills. The role will involve managing a mix caseload of defendant fast track and multi track EL/PL matters and supporting on large loss/catastrophic injury cases. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a team specialising in EL/PL fast and multi track matters. Handling a varied workload in accordance with client protocols and act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation Dealing with EL/PL and complex litigation both autonomously and as part of a team approach. Drafting of all legal documents and client advice. Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings. Assisting the development of new business acquisition in conjunction with team Partners. Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies/plans to support the Partners in building a model team working in multiple locations. Supervision of junior members of the team Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and If you are interested in building your expertise in the biggest, market leading Casualty practice in the UK, now is the time to join Clyde and Co. The Team The role will be working in the employers and public liability team within the Casualty region of the firm. The team deals with a wide variety of work for major insurers and directly for large corporates. The work is complex and often involves representing household names. Our Values Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We: Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth. What We Offer We are always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you will have access to, as part of our team Competitive salary Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home. Pension scheme Group income protection Maternity and paternity pay Holiday purchase Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme. Gym subsidy When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.