Simpson Millar Solicitors
Employers Liability and Public Liability Fee Earner
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Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Fast Track EL/PL Team
We have an exiting opportunity to join our busy Fast Track Employers Liability & Public Liability (EL/PL) team managing a litigated caseload of fast track personal injury claims and potentially a limited number of CICA claims from denial to settlement or trial in an established, forward-thinking Legal 500 firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of denied EL/PL personal injury claims from denial to settlement or trial.
- Reading and refreshing your knowledge of the LPU Litigation Policy.
- Making pre-action disclosure applications where required.
- Assessing liability and disclosure on denied claims within 21 days of receipt and making your own decision in light of all the evidence and the LPU litigation policy on whether to proceed.
- Accurately identifying risks and referring concerns to your team leader, the PDL or Head of Practice as soon as practicable.
- Obtaining and valuing medical evidence, noting any unusual features or recommendation for further referral.
- Preparing comprehensive schedules of loss to support the client’s claim.
- Handling client discussions regarding valuation report where required.
- Negotiating with the Defendant’s solicitor post-issue of Court proceedings.
- Careful diary management in preparing directions questionnaire, list of documents, witness evidence, pre-trial checklist and preparing for trial including booking Counsel and preparing trial bundles, Briefs and case summaries.
- Reporting to ATE provider throughout and as per service level agreement.
- Meeting KPIs including data integrity, inactivity levels, chargeable hours, unpaid bills and revenue targets.
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The Ideal Candidate:
- Be a qualified Solicitor admitted in England & Wales with a current practising certificate OR an experienced Fee Earner with demonstrated experience in managing a caseload of EL/PL claims.
- Have a good track record of consistently achieving billing and time recording targets.
- Have excellent communication skills.
Why Join Simpson Millar?
At Simpson Millar, you'll be part of a people-focused firm that is committed to delivering exceptional client care while supporting the development and wellbeing of its colleagues. We offer our employees:
- Generous annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days.
- We pride ourselves on offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, our hybrid working policy requires employees to attend the office just twice per month, however most teams get together once per week and you're more than welcome to attend as much as you like, we encourage you to find the balance that works best for you.
- Opportunities for professional development, career progression and more...
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to assess applications and make an appointment before the advertised closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
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