Description
We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Assistant Lawyer to join our highly regarded Complex Injury team in Manchester.
You'll work closely with an experienced Partner on a fascinating caseload of Employer's Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident claims, with values ranging from £100 thousand through to several million.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage investigations and identify key liability and quantum issues
- Review and analyse medical, liability and quantum evidence
- Interview witnesses and prepare witness statements
- Draft legal documentation, pleadings and applications
- Liaise with clients, insurers, experts, counsel and other stakeholders
- Attend conferences, mediations, settlement meetings and court hearings
- Support the development of case strategy and claim resolution
We're looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of tasks, working proactively and helping drive matters forward.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Strong experience handling personal injury litigation matters
- Experience on either the claimant or defendant side
- Excellent investigation and analytical skills
- A proactive approach and ability to work independently
- Strong understanding of liability and quantum issues
- Outstanding communication and client relationship skills
- The ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
- A positive, collaborative attitude and desire to continue developing professionally
Benefits:
- Hybrid working with just one office day per week
- Exposure to high-value, complex litigation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive Partner committed to helping you grow
- The opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in complex injury litigation
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection
- Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Volunteering Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Gym Flex
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets