Solicitor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage cases from the initial instruction stage to final resolution.

• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and risk management protocols.

• Offer prompt and accessible legal advice to drivers.

• Simplify intricate legal terminology into clear and supportive guidance.

• Draft pleadings, witness statements, letters of claim, and hearing bundles.

• Develop persuasive legal arguments for litigation purposes.

• Negotiate recoveries and settlements for drivers.

• Prepare briefs and collaborate with counsel for hearings.

• Utilize case-management systems to monitor deadlines and manage tasks effectively.

• Ensure SRA compliance is maintained across all files.

• Share insights and knowledge with team members.

• Engage in continuous professional development activities.

• Embrace mentoring opportunities as the practice grows.

• Report to the Practice Manager while working within a team of six.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a current practicing certificate in England and Wales.

• Approximately 1 year of Post Qualification Experience (PQE).

• Experience in claimant cases related to personal injury, credit hire, or recovery in motor claims.

• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules, pre-action protocols, and court processes.

• Demonstrated ability to handle a high-volume claimant caseload while adhering to strict legal deadlines.

• Excellent personal organization and attention to detail.

• Proficient active listening and calm negotiation skills.

• Capability to de-escalate challenging conversations and foster trusted relationships.

• Practical awareness of commercial and risk considerations.

• Ability to identify potential risks early and escalate them as necessary.

• Proficiency in Proclaim is preferred.

• Familiarity with Alternative Business Structures is a plus.

• Right to work in the UK; the employer is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.

• Private healthcare coverage for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions.

• Life insurance coverage at three times your salary.

• 13 weeks of parental leave at full pay for new parents.

• Access to a workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing pre-tax payment of fees.

• Ride to work scheme.

• Workplace pension plan.

• Flexible working hours.

• £500 annual personal training allowance along with regular learning opportunities.

• £40 monthly wellbeing allowance.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program available for you and immediate family members, offering crisis support, counseling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more.

• Unlimited use of AI resources.

• Flexible arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options for the right candidate.