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Job Description
About Our Client
The client is a global law firm, with a workforce of over 2,000 employees. It is recognised for its commitment to delivering top-notch legal services across various sectors including the health sector, central government, real estate and insurance. The firm promotes agile and flexible working and its recognised as a leading law firm for professional negligence work by the legal directories.
Job Description
The Professional Negligence Solicitor will join a large team and get involved in a range of work and responsibilities including;
- Managing a diverse portfolio of professional negligence claims against professionals.
- Acting for Insurance companies and self insured professionals.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Getting involved in pre action and litigated files.
- Instructing counsel and experts.
- Dealing with ADR including mediation.
- Contributing to the team's knowledge by sharing expertise and experiences.
- Participating in business development activities.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Professional Negligence Solicitor should have:
- Trained with a regional, national or international law firm.
- Experience in handling professional negligence cases or Litigation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Likely to be between 0-2 years PQE.
- Ties to Leeds.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and good organisational skills.
What's on Offer
- An estimated salary range of £48,000 - £58,000 per year.
- Pension contribution of 5%.
- Bonus scheme.
- Health-care benefits.
- 25 days of holiday leave.
- Season ticket loan.
- Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.