Large Loss Solicitor
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- England,North West,Merseyside,Liverpool
- full-time
- £30,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Large Loss Team
Liverpool
£40,000 - £55,000
A national Large Loss team is seeking a lawyer to provide expert legal services for claims involving severe injuries and complex insurance issues. This team handles claims exceeding £350,000, totaling over £800 million in client reserves. Cases include brain, spinal, and amputation injuries, as well as substantial dependency fatality claims.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist partners and manage a caseload of catastrophic and high-value personal injury cases.
* Conduct initial investigations, report to clients, and prepare internal strategy reports.
* Review and analyze databases, conducting further investigations as necessary.
* Liaise with solicitors, insurers, police, HSE, and witnesses to gather evidence.
* Instruct various experts as required.
* Manage the Case Manager Diary and action lists.
* Attend court hearings, conferences, and Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs) as directed.
* Draft letters, reports, reserve sheets, and action plans.
* Supervise and develop junior team members.
* Complete client and firm Management Information (MI) procedures.
* Comply with Data Protection and CPR protocols.
* Stay updated with legal developments in high-value personal injury.
* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs.
* Adhere to deadlines and quality measures.
* Follow client and company policies and procedures.
* Work according to the firm’s values.
* Perform additional duties as required.
Candidate Profile
* Experience: Approximately 3 years+ PQE solicitor with experience managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (Motor or EL/PL preferred).
Skills:
* Detail-oriented.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of CPR procedures and technical ability.
* Efficient and effective diary and caseload management.
* Attributes: Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
The client is a Top 40 law firm recognized for exceptional employee conditions and talent development. They foster a culture of equality and diversity, offering respect and recognition for all employees.
Benefits:
* 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid working with home office equipment provision (role-dependent).
* Healthcare cover/ Medicash.
* Pension plan.
* Life Insurance (4x salary).
* Interest-free travel loan.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounted gym membership and dental scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Various offers and discounts.
* Reward and recognition scheme.
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please connect with me via email at by sending an up-to-date CV. I am eager to provide more insights and discuss this role in greater detail.
Liverpool
£40,000 - £55,000
A national Large Loss team is seeking a lawyer to provide expert legal services for claims involving severe injuries and complex insurance issues. This team handles claims exceeding £350,000, totaling over £800 million in client reserves. Cases include brain, spinal, and amputation injuries, as well as substantial dependency fatality claims.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist partners and manage a caseload of catastrophic and high-value personal injury cases.
* Conduct initial investigations, report to clients, and prepare internal strategy reports.
* Review and analyze databases, conducting further investigations as necessary.
* Liaise with solicitors, insurers, police, HSE, and witnesses to gather evidence.
* Instruct various experts as required.
* Manage the Case Manager Diary and action lists.
* Attend court hearings, conferences, and Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs) as directed.
* Draft letters, reports, reserve sheets, and action plans.
* Supervise and develop junior team members.
* Complete client and firm Management Information (MI) procedures.
* Comply with Data Protection and CPR protocols.
* Stay updated with legal developments in high-value personal injury.
* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs.
* Adhere to deadlines and quality measures.
* Follow client and company policies and procedures.
* Work according to the firm’s values.
* Perform additional duties as required.
Candidate Profile
* Experience: Approximately 3 years+ PQE solicitor with experience managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (Motor or EL/PL preferred).
Skills:
* Detail-oriented.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of CPR procedures and technical ability.
* Efficient and effective diary and caseload management.
* Attributes: Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
The client is a Top 40 law firm recognized for exceptional employee conditions and talent development. They foster a culture of equality and diversity, offering respect and recognition for all employees.
Benefits:
* 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid working with home office equipment provision (role-dependent).
* Healthcare cover/ Medicash.
* Pension plan.
* Life Insurance (4x salary).
* Interest-free travel loan.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounted gym membership and dental scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Various offers and discounts.
* Reward and recognition scheme.
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please connect with me via email at by sending an up-to-date CV. I am eager to provide more insights and discuss this role in greater detail.
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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