Job Description
Are you looking to further your legal career within Civil Litigation?Come and join our Civil Litigation team here at Markel Law!What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.Join us add play your part in something special !The opportunity:We have an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Civil Litigation team in Manchester. The team currently comprises of 7 fee earners and 3 legal administrators. The work is fast-moving, varied and exciting. We are open to applicants 3-4 years PQE and upwards but will also look at more experienced applicants.Markel Law LLP (Markel Law) is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients. Our clients and business partners comprise businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries.We operate out of offices in Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon and employ over 60 specialist solicitors. Our legal teams guide, support, defend and protect clients through a wide range of key legal services.What you’ll be doing:Provide initial prospects opinions to insurers on a wide variety of civil disputes, EL/PL, including those relating to breach of contract, nuisance, property disputes, boundary disputes, professional negligence and constructionDealing with both claimant and defendant casesManaging a case load of your own, including recommending reserves and setting strategies under the supervision of senior fee earners.Work predominantly on cases that are funded under legal expenses insurance policies, but will also gain exposure to privately funded matters as wellEmbrace the challenge of expanding your knowledge into new areas of lawDeliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client’s positionProvide our clients with in an efficient and courteous service at all timesDeliver on billing and other key performance indicatorsEnsure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedureAn opportunity to develop your knowledge of the insurance industry and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance companyOur must haves:Have existing general commercial litigation experienceHave a good understanding of the Civil Procedure RulesPrevious experience dealing with insurance claims would be nice to have but not essential (in particular, legal expenses insurance claims) and may well come from an established insurance-focused firm or teamBe accustomed to running their own caseload under supervisionDemonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloadHave good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows)Be able to work under pressureDeliver against set timeframes and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with theseHave high attention to detail and accuracy in their workDemonstrate first-class client care and communication skills across all levelsDemonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external partnersHave excellent written communication skillsBe an effective teammate, demonstrating a positive ‘can do’ demeanour and displaying co-operative interaction with team membersWho we are:Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think furtherWhat’s in it for you:A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leaveFantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offerThere are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Are you ready to play your part?Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.