Personal Injury Lawyer

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Job ID: JLEX001

Salary: £40000-£55000 per year

Job Term: Full Time, Permanent

Sector: Legal

Location: Manchester

Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are working with an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims who are based on the outskirts of central Manchester.

Our client is currently seeking a dedicated and talented Lawyer to join their dynamic Employers’ Liability department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the tenacity, skill, and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced environment. While formal qualifications are desirable, candidates with substantial experience in the field are equally encouraged to apply. Your determination and ability to deliver results will be valued above all.

In this role, you will manage your own caseload of predominantly pre- and post-issue fast track employers’ liability cases. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and is motivated to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

Our client also offers a highly rewarding commission structure that ensures your hard work is recognized. All lawyers receive a percentage of every successful case they handle — with no hurdles, no caps, and no limits on what you can achieve. Every case you bring to completion is an opportunity to maximize your earnings while making a real difference for your clients.

Key Duties:

Managing a caseload of EL claims from cradle to grave.
Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients.
Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements.
Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary.
Working in a target driven, fast paced environment.
Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.
Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations.
Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload.
Genuine tenacity.
A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Ability to handle EL fast-track cases. Although predominately a non-portal caseload – the successful candidate should have experience of the portal.
Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing.
Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous.

Benefits:

A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
23 days holiday rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.

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