Associate -EL/PL Large Loss Team (2-5 years PQE)-Manchester
Job Location
Manchester
Job Type
Fee earners
Country/Territory
England
Region
UK & Europe
Description
Associate -EL/PL Large Loss (2-5 years PQE)-Manchester -
Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss Team
A unique opportunity has arisen for an
Associate (ideally with 2-5 years PQE) to work from our
Manchester office.
The Team
Siobhan Mullins' team is seeking a 2 - 5 years qualified solicitor to
run their own caseload and to assist on high value, complex cases. The
team offers a superb variety of work. Clients include major insurers
and corporate clients in connection with catastrophic injury and large
loss cases arising from injuries at work, public liabilities and road
traffic accidents in addition to claims of sexual assault, harassment
and stress/bullying. The team also has substantial expertise in
representing police forces in claims of misfeasance, false
imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
In addition to civil actions, the team is instructed in relation to
two substantial group litigation cases and represents a number of
clients in relation to a high-profile public inquiry.
Experience in defendant insurance and large claims is needed but
there is no expectation or requirement for any candidate to have
experience of defending claims against police clients.
The team offers a supportive environment and a hybrid working week
with 2 days in our new Manchester office and 3 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities
Acting and assisting on Employers'
Liability and Public Liability claims on behalf of leading
insurers and insureds working on cases from £50k to over £1million.
Handling own multi-track caseload and
assisting solicitors and partners with complex, high value,
personal injury and group litigation claims.
Drafting pleadings, prepare ownliability strategies,reporting to clients, drafting witness
statements, preparing instructions to counsel and experts and
attending in conference and trials, conducting negotiations and
attendance at a variety of ADR formats.
Conducting research and keeping up to
date with legal and industry practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience of running a multi-track, EL/
PL caseload including experience of determining liability.
Experience of working within a large
loss team.
Previous experience of Defendant
personal injury litigation.
A high level of accuracy and attention
to detail.
The ability to meet deadlines and work
efficiently and effectively.
A professional manner with the ability
to build relationships internally and externally.
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
Excellent academic background.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
In return, you will benefit from being
part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.
Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of
learning and development opportunities designed to support your
ongoing progression.
If you are interested in applying, then
feel free to apply by clicking on the below link: https://bit.ly/3REReoP
Please contact -
Jonathan.Brett@clydeco.com or call me on 0161 240 2820 for more
information on the role.Clyde & Co is committed to promoting
equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to
be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.