We are recruiting a Fast Track/Mulit Track Junior Associate to join
the Employers Liability/Public Liability team in Manchester. The successful candidate will work in a team
dedicated to dealing with a number of the UK's largest insurer
clients and will report directly to the Team Leader in respect of
day-to-day tasks. The team currently enjoys hybrid working, being in
the office 50% of the time.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of litigated Fast
Track and Multi-Track Employers Liability and Public Liability
- Drafting of Court documents within the
Civil Procedure
- Instruction of Counsel and experts where appropriate
- Assessing liability and quantum and
preparing reports/advice
- Making and responding to offers and
negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary
- Managing client MI expectations and SLA requirements
- Negotiating fixed recoverable costs and
disbursements
Key Responsibilities
- Previous experience within personal
injury litigation (Defendant or Claimant)
- A high level of accuracy and attention
to detail
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- The ability to meet deadlines and work
efficiently by managing time in a fast- paced environment
- A professional manner with the ability
to build relationships internally and externally
- Assertive and confident with a "can
do" attitude to work
- Willingness to learn and develop skills/knowledge
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes
are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using
relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
What We Offer
We are always looking to recognise and
reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the
benefits you will have access to, as part of our team
Competitive salary
Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home.
Pension scheme
Group income protection
Maternity and paternity pay
Holiday purchase
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme.
Gym subsidy
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
