Assistant Serious Injury Fee Earner

Job Title: Assistant Serious Injury Fee Earner

Location: Greater Manchester

Position Overview:
We are seeking an personal injury fee earner with approximately 4 years PQE to join this dynamic team in Greater Manchester. This team specialises in representing individuals in the military who have suffered serious injuries due to accidents, medical malpractice, or negligence. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping victims of serious accidents navigate the legal process and obtain the justice they deserve.

You must have some experience dealing with or assisting on serious injury cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of serious injury claims from inception to resolution, ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of representation.
• Assist a Partner with the highest value work, gaining valuable insights and experience.
• Have the opportunity to develop your own caseload, taking on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Assist on investigations into accidents, gathering evidence, and assessing liability.
• Collaborate with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals to build strong cases on behalf of our clients.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel, striving to secure fair and equitable compensation for our clients.
• Provide compassionate support and guidance to clients and their families throughout the legal process, addressing their concerns and answering their questions with empathy and professionalism.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor/CILEX or litigation executive/paralegal with equivalent experience (up to around 4 years' experience in personal injury law)
• Good understanding of RTA/EL/PL law.
• Some experience dealing with or assisting on serious injury cases.
• Good understanding of the court system and some experience drafting court documents/witness statements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with opportunities for advancement based on performance.
• Flexible hybrid work options and a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.

How to Apply:
If you are are looking to take the next step in your personal injury career and have some experience dealing with or assisting on serious injury cases, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.