Leading Law Firm - Personal Injury Litigator - Slough -…

Leading Law Firm - Personal Injury Litigator - Slough - £40,000 +

The Role

We are recruiting for a leading Law firm in search for experienced Personal Injury Litigators to provide a first-class service to both Union and private clients in the area of Personal Injury, litigating Fast Track matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing own casework of litigated files (Personal Injury matters) that are outside the portal
Acting for claimants in Fast Track matters (EL/PL/RTA) adhering to procedural, funding guidelines and limits and providing support to partners and senior solicitors.
Providing support and liaising with Portal Caseworkers to identify claims likely to be outside the portal.
Judging liability on Portal cases where liability is denied and deciding whether litigation is appropriate.
Understanding medical issues in the context of PI claims and how to investigate and apply these to the law in the best interest of the client.
Develop an understanding of financial management of files (WIP, disbursements, billing, and profitability) and working as to meet or exceed set targets.
Being professionally responsible for all aspects of the job to include compliance with external regulatory bodies, as well as ensuring quality of work and financial performance.
Any other relevant tasks allocated by management.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Valid clean Practising Certificate / Admitted solicitor with current Practising Certificate in place (no conditions attached or regulatory body's restriction on ability to practice).
Prior experience on good quality claimant PI matters - minimum 2-3 years' experience post admission.
Extensive Portal experience, including both files within and outside the portal (Fast Track) and ability to supervise portal caseworkers
Strong academic track background.
Previous experience litigating PI claims.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Able to exercise own initiative, with good problem-solving skills.
Able to apply sensitivity, confidentiality, and empathy regarding clients' matters.
A professional attitude and excellent client care.
Attention to detail and pride in own work.
Adept at time management and able to work to strict deadlines.
Business acumen.
Commitment to Service Quality and Client Care.
IT literacy - Microsoft packages, and Solicitors Case Management Systems (Partner for Windows preferred)