Intermediate Track Personal Injury Solicitor/CILEX

Your new company

A well-established and highly regarded claimant law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer to join its growing team. The firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters and offers the opportunity to manage more complex claims with values of up to £100,000.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PI fee earner looking to develop their litigation experience and build a caseload focused on Intermediate Track work.

Your new role

You will manage your own caseload of litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury matters, handling cases from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.

Your caseload will include claims valued up to £100,000, with a particular focus on RTA and Intermediate Track matters. Depending on your experience, there may also be opportunities to handle EL/PL and Occupiers' Liability claims.

Key responsibilities will include

• Managing a caseload of litigated and non-litigated claimant PI matters.
• Handling RTA claims, including MIB untraced and uninsured driver matters.
• Progressing Intermediate Track claims with values of up to £100,000.
• Investigating liability and quantum and obtaining appropriate medical and non-medical evidence.
• Drafting and issuing proceedings and ensuring compliance with the CPR and Court directions.
• Attending conferences, hearings and CMCs with Counsel where required.
• Advising clients on settlement offers, litigation risks, costs and fundamental dishonesty.
• Reviewing evidence carefully to assess prospects of success and maximise damages.
• Negotiating liability and quantum with defendant solicitors and insurers.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and providing regular, clear updates throughout the life of each claim.
• Working towards agreed fee and settlement targets.

What you'll need to succeed

You will ideally be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer, although candidates working towards appropriate CILEx litigation rights may also be considered.

You should have

• Experience independently managing claimant personal injury claims.
• Strong experience of both litigated and non-litigated RTA claims.
• Exposure to Intermediate Track or former Multi-Track matters.
• A good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and personal injury litigation procedure.
• Experience of issuing proceedings and managing cases subject to Court directions.
• The ability to assess liability, quantum, evidence and litigation risk.
• Strong client care, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience of EL/PL or Occupiers' Liability claims would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience working towards fee or settlement targets would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

You will join an established claimant personal injury team where you will have the opportunity to handle good-quality litigated work and further develop your experience of higher-value and Intermediate Track claims.

The role offers a clear opportunity to develop technically while taking responsibility for your own caseload and working alongside experienced personal injury lawyers.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call 0161 228 7770.

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