EL/PL Solicitor

Casualty Solicitor Leading insurance firm have a rare opportunity for a casualty solicitor to join this successful team. We are looking for a Solicitor to join our claims team in Leicester or Birmingham. We offer flexible work patterns. Acting on behalf of various local authorities and their insurers, your primary role will be to manage your own caseload, and assist senior fee earners on their cases. Your caseload will include an interesting mix or pre litigated and litigated claims including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability Employers Liability, and Housing disrepair. You work will include: Draft and perform legal research, investigations etc Draft pleadings, witness statements and prepare cases for trial Attend at conferences and Court Communicate with clients, Counsel and various other parties Achieve set financial and chargeable targets Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KIPS are adhered to Comply with relevant policies and procedures About You: You will be a qualified Solicitor and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have: Current experience at handling/ managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims is essential Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL specific fraud claims is desirable 2YRS PQE+ Genuine interest in claims validation and fraud Working knowledge of PL, EL, Highways and Housing Law Experience of handling own casualty caseload Good drafting skills Good influencing skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Why work for us: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment* Healthcare cover/ Medicash Pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Discounted dental scheme Cycle to work scheme Offers & discounts