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• Casualty Defendant Solicitor
• Manchester (Hybrid)
• Up to £55,000 + Generous Bonus Scheme

About the Job

We are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 International Law Firm based in Manchester City Centre.

Casualty Solicitor - Employers Liability / Public Liability - Manchester - up to £55,000 salary - REF 379409DL

The Role

Superb opportunity to join an award-winning leading law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to a broad range of Private Insurance Clients.

The firm is recognised across the globe for its outstanding client care and high-quality lawyers.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Casualty Team, it is now seeking to appoint a 2–3-year PQE Solicitor to work alongside its existing Casualty Team dealing with Employers and Public Liability claims.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a case load of Employment Liability and Public Liability claims through to trial. There is a steady flow of new instructions from existing clients and the firm is seeking a motivated, technically strong solicitor with ambition, who can develop relationships and provide an exceptional level of service to its clients.

The role will involve handling fast-track and multi-track cases arising from a mixture of employer's liability, public liability and product liability claims alongside assisting an equity partner with their high value multi-track matters.

The firm is based in Manchester and the location is commutable from Huddersfield, Preston, Wigan, Bolton, Macclesfield, Warrington etc.

The Candidate

• A 2–3-year PQE solicitor with experience in managing a caseload of Employment Liability and Public Liability public sector claims through to trial
• Must have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for personal injury claims as the Casualty team work to a very high standard
• Excellent communication skills are essential alongside strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• High standard of verbal and numerical reasoning
• The ability to analyse, evaluate and communicate information logically is key together with proficient IT skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary - up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Superb environment in a City Centre office, with the offer of agile and hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave and a day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance and income protection
• Discounts to use for gym membership, car leasing, mobile phone contracts and insurance products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant – INDDL

Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

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