Personal Injury: Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Personal Injury: Solicitor or Chartered Legal ExecutiveAvailabilityFull Time
Permanent
Hours35 hours per weekQualificationsSolicitor or Legal Executive (with litigation rights)We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Injury lawyer with at least 3 years PQE to join our Personal Injury team.This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Personal Injury Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Litigation Rights to further develop skills and knowledge in a busy environment.As a successful candidate, you’ll have at least 3 years’ relevant experience to handle a large volume of new and existing EL/PL Portal and non-Portal claims from start to finish.You’ll be working as part of the team in a proactive and supportive environment. The team is headed up by Heidi Gleadhill and includes fellow director Justine Tyas, Associate June Makings, Litigation Executive Lisa O’Rourke, supported by Lucy Arthur, Mae Elliott and Hannah Marshall.It’s vital that the team are all highly engaged, and your input will be invaluable.All team members are expected to run their own files with appropriate support from colleagues.So, if you’re ambitious, work hard and want to make a difference, Actons is definitely the place for you. Find out more…Handling EL/PL claims from start to finish with minimal supervision, including litigated cases predominantly fast track, but also some multi-track claimsGenerating your own correspondence/documentsUsing our case management systemProviding clients with solutions and clear adviceTo reach fee and time recording targetsMaintain and build on the team’s links with other teams in the firmMaintain and build on the firm’s and the team’s links with existing clients and referrers of work.Identify and develop opportunities to obtain new work.In-depth knowledge:The Personal Injury Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury (Employers Liability and Public Liability) ClaimsThe Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury ClaimsThe Civil Procedure RulesThe Damages Claims PortalRelevant primary and secondary legislation and Case Law.Skills, experience and competencies you will have:Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (with litigation rights) with at least 3 years PQEStrong financial and commercial awareness – ensuring a profitable contribution to the team.Excellent client relationship skills – ability to exceed client expectations.Ability to provide a cost-effective service and meet financial KPIsExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Strong initiative and problem-solving skillsAmbitious and wishing to advance your careerTeam playerEnthusiastic personalityLooking to make a mark and make a differenceA keen attention to detail whilst also maintaining efficient progressAble to prioritise and manage numerous tasksExcellent organisational skillsStrong academic qualificationsFurther Information:You’ll ideally work full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.Following training and a period of probation, and subject to the needs of the team, hybrid working arrangements are available.You need to have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (please note that we will not be able to sponsor or support any visa applications).If you have any other queries regarding this role, please email Matt Coleman , Director & Chief Operations Officer. #J-18808-Ljbffr