Solicitor/CILEX - Serious Injury Bronze (Bolton)
HybridBolton, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage a complex caseload of multi-track serious injury cases up to £100,000, progressing them from inception to conclusion while assessing liability early and minimizing write-offs. Draft court documents, pleadings, and witness statements; research points of law to ensure accuracy; and liaise with clients, experts, barristers, and insurers. Attend court, joint settlement meetings, and case management conferences in person when required. Record time accurately, maintain case files to quality assurance standards, and delegate tasks to assistants while mentoring new team members. Maximize fee recovery, engage in brand development and marketing, and ensure high-quality client care.
Required Qualifications
- newly qualified solicitor or CILEX or with equivalent unqualified experience
- proven track record of independently dealing with serious injury, multi-track work up to £100k
- Experienced at dealing with a diverse range of liability scenarios including EL/PL as well as RTAs and multiple defendants
- Proven KPI's in fees recovery, time recording and client care
- Excellent people and client care skills; a sensitive and professional approach always
- Experienced in litigation at both County Court and High Court level
- Sound knowledge of the CPR, litigation process and cost budgeting process
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and proactive
- A commercial approach to litigation and case progression
- Willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
- Flexible in working hours and able to travel
- The ability to work in a team and to mentor other team members
- Good IT skills, especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages
- Previous experience of Proclaim is preferable but not essential
Desired Qualifications
- Experience of proclaim would be desirable
- Driving licence
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