Solicitor/Legal Executive - Personal Injury

Location

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a candidate with 2-5 years' PQE as a solicitor, legal executive or someone with equivalent experience as a personal injury legal advisor, to run a busy caseload of mixed fast track and intermediate track EL, PL and RTA personal injury cases and to assist in multi track claims.

The department has established a reputation for providing a quality and personal service which meets the needs of our clients. The team provides a very down to earth and approachable service working for a variety of clients, with a track record of achieving excellent results.

Responsibilities

• Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department.
• Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Achieve set performance targets.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm's and client documentation and information.
• Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
• Ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.

Qualifications

• Law Degree (or equivalent); LPC qualification; Legal Executive qualification.
• 2 5 years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive or equivalent experience as a personal injury legal advisor within a law firm.
• Excellent IT and case management skills.
• Previous experience of working with case management systems an advantage.
• Be able to present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators.
• Socially confident with good written and oral communication skills.
• Hardworking and able to work to tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Staff discount.
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme.
• Benefit platform membership.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible working.