Thompsons Solicitors
Personal Injury Assistant Lawyer
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Personal Injury Assistant Lawyer
Personal Injury Assistant Lawyer
Application Deadline: 14 July 2024 Department: Personal Injury Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Dagenham, Birmingham, Liverpool, or Newcastle Compensation: £38,208 / year
Description
We are seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join our team, specialising in managing a caseload of straightforward fast track ex portal accident cases, including Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) matters.
The Role
- You will manage a full caseload of fast track ex portal accident cases (EL, PL), handling all aspects from initiation to conclusion.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying cases requiring transfer across the wider branch network due to value, complexity, or specialist needs.
- Applying sound judgement in day-to-day case decisions, supervised by the wider team.
- Ensuring compliance with court directions, including:
- Issuing and serving proceedings
- Responding to defences
- Handling interim applications
- Progressing claims to trial when necessary.
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Requirements (Who We Are Looking For)
We are seeking experienced lawyers with the following strengths:
- Subject-matter expertise: A robust understanding of personal injury law, the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), evidence rules, and litigation processes.
- Hands-on experience: Proven track record managing fast track EL and PL personal injury claims.
- Independent judgement: Ability to run a caseload efficiently, advising on liability, quantum and evidence with minimal supervision.
- Soft skills:
- Clear, consistent communication for a smooth litigation journey.
- Proactive, empathetic demeanour to maintain strong client and team relationships.
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Benefits
We offer a fully supportive working environment alongside:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Annual leave:
- 23 days (plus public holidays)
- 5 extra days over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development.
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