Local Government Solicitor
Weightmans ·
About your new roleOur Market Leading Local Government team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims across 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 Local Government teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team. We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join our Local Government Team based in either Birmingham or Leicester.
We seek a Solicitor with experience of handling a caseload of predominantly fast track claims (and/or multi-track depending on experience). You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.
Your key duties and responsibilities will include:Handling or assisting on predominantly PI including EL, PL and Highways and also potentially property damage, social care and data protection claims. Assisting senior fee earners with various tasks including general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, reports to clients and preparation for court hearingsAttending client meetings and court hearingsResponding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervisionAchieving set financial and chargeable targetsSupporting the team’s business development activitiesThis 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.
About YouYou will have experience handling or assisting on EL/PL files, or previous experience of handling casualty claims, and a genuine, demonstrable interest in the work. We also require you to have:Experience of handing PL, EL, Highways claimsA proactive and forward-thinking mindsetA willingness to ask questions and engage with the whole teamExperience of handling own caseloadGood drafting skillsGood influencing skills.
Good communication skills. Good interpersonal and team working skillsGood IT skillsGood written and communication skillsGood time management and organisation skillsGood attention to detail and concentrationAbility to multi-task and prioritiseAbility to work to strict deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team and on own initiativeKnowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.
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All LocationsBirmingham, LeicesterAll Locations is a required fieldPositionLocal Government 1Salary Details:Depending on experienceContract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time? Full Time