At Clyde & Co, we are leaders in the
Casualty market. Built on scale, unparalleled expertise, and a new
vision for making the most of AI, data and technology, our Casualty
practice is the biggest in the UK. With 480 partners, 2400 lawyers,
and 3200 legal professionals in over 60 locations on 6 continents,
our reach is truly global.
Our incredibly varied workload includes
£multi-million cases that take us from our desks to courtrooms
across the UK. It's a chance to learn from true industry experts and
experienced people at all levels of our business - all committed to
helping you build a successful law career.
About the Role
The Team
If you are interested in building your
expertise in the biggest, market leading Casualty practice in the
UK, now is the time to join Clyde and Co.
The role will be working in the employers
and public liability team within the Casualty region of the firm.
The team deals with a wide variety of work for major insurers and
private nominations. The work is complex and often involves
representing household names.
The Role
The ideal candidate will be a talented
Litigation Executive/Junior Assoicate who has prior experience of
handling an EL/PL caseload of fast track files, working on behalf of
the major insurance firms. We will consider up to Junior Associate/
Chartered Legal Executive level for this position.
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
Handling a caseload of employers and
public liability claims from inception through to closure, under supervision.
Ability to make early liability
assessments on cases.
Ability to consider and reach
conclusions on liability.
Ability to assess quantum.
Drafting pleadings,reporting to clients, drafting witness
statements, preparing instructions to counsel, experts and
attending in conference and trials.
Timely completion of MI.
Practice a proactive approach to case
assessment and settlement.
Conducting research and keeping up to
date with legal and industry practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience of running a caseload
including experience of determining liability.
Experience of working within an
employer's and public liability 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.
Our Values
We want people to join us who truly
identify with 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.
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.
