EL/PL - Solicitor/Legal Executive

qed legal ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

A friendly and down-to-earth practice based in Manchester is looking for an experienced EL/PL Solicitor/Fee Earner to join a well established EL/PL Litigation Department. The successful candidate will join a small team of Fee Earners managing a caseload of complex Fast Track matters from inception to conclusion within their busy EL/PL Department. Your caseloads will consist of an interesting and complex mix of Fast Track - High Value EL/PL matters. Fee Earners will manage pre and post litigated files and should be confident in all aspects of litigation. Handle a full caseload of EL/PL Fast Track Litigated and Pre-Litigated matters including: Undertake discussions and negotiations with Insured, Insurer and Third Party Solicitors to pursue the rapid and appropriate settlement of cases and the apportionment of costs Undertake Court Telephone Hearings to ensure progress is maximised and all actions have been undertaken to bring the case to settlement Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team and assistants Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements Updating reports The firm offers flexi time 5 days per week and home working. Free parking is also on offer for senior candidates. The salary is up to £45,000. The firm is currently arranging Skype interviews so please apply for immediate consideration. If you want a strictly confidential conversation with our consultant Connor Franks then please do not hesitate to contact him.