Employer:<\/b> The Legists
\nSalary:<\/b> \u00a355,001 – \u00a370,000 per annum
\nDate Added:<\/b> 26\/11\/2023<\/p>\n
Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL), employers’ liability (EL) and product liability claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans’ team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team. We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers.<\/p>\n
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Associate\/Associate 5 years+ PQE to join our Casualty Team.<\/p>\n
Working in the dedicated Local Government team based in Leeds with your own caseload of fast and multi-track claims, you will be responsible for the day to day running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, courts, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. We have a specialist team to undertake intelligence searches and any required counter fraud enquiries beyond any client\u2019s own handling preference.<\/p>\n
Main duties and responsibilities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Predominantly handling PI claims including EL, PL and Social Care<\/p>\n
\u2022 Complete MI procedures regularly and accurately<\/p>\n
\u2022 Achieve set financial and chargeable targets<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI\u2019s are adhered to<\/p>\n
\u2022 Comply with relevant policies and procedures<\/p>\n
\u2022 Work in accordance with Weightmans\u2019 values<\/p>\n
\u2022 Interacting with clients over the telephone and in person as required, with a view to building upon close working relationships established with local insurer\/insured clients<\/p>\n
\u2022 Take an active role in business development initiatives including training and networking<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assist other lawyers in the team with their work as required including supporting lead advisers and the supervision of more junior lawyers<\/p>\n
\u2022 Train, supervise and develop junior team members<\/p>\n
\u2022 Produce monthly and ad-hoc client MI reports<\/p>\n
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.<\/strong><\/p>\n About You<\/b><\/p>\n As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Previous experience managing your own caseload of defendant EL\/PL claims is essential and experience in social care is preferred. <\/p>\n \u2022 5 years PQE+<\/p>\n \u2022 Good influencing skills<\/p>\n \u2022 Some experience of networking with, and delivering training to, clients is desirable<\/p>\n \u2022 A high level of commercial awareness<\/p>\n \u2022 Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills<\/p>\n \u2022 A methodical, organised approach<\/p>\n \u2022 Passionate about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally<\/p>\n \u2022 Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent attention to detail and concentration<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent IT skills<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to multi-task and prioritise<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative<\/p>\n If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.<\/p>\n Why work for us<\/b><\/p>\n Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 9th overall employer at the annual Britain’s Top Employers awards 2022 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.<\/p>\n We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.<\/p>\n The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."<\/p>\n We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.<\/p>\n We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.<\/p>\n Please feel free to note your preferred pronou<\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/b> 29\/03\/2024
\nContract Type:<\/b> Permanent
\nSubmitted Applications:<\/b> 1<\/p>\n