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Personal Injury Lawyer (All levels)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need to be a qualified UK lawyer with claimant experience, keen on marketing, skilled in relationship building, a team player, and committed to client care with strong case management skills.
  • You will manage files, prepare trial documentation, liaise with counsel and clients, and handle matters with sensitivity.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with strong relevant UK claimant experience
  • Should be able to demonstrate experience in and have a keen interest in marketing
  • An ability to build relationships with the client, family, witnesses, counsel and experts
  • Enthusiastic team player with commitment to quality and client care
  • Good case management skills
  • Strong academics is essential
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real commitment and empathetic approach to Claimants.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage own files and support the partners
  • Preparing thorough documentation required in the preparation of cases to trial
  • Liaising with counsel/experts
  • Liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity

FAQs

What are the primary areas of specialization within the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence department at Fieldfisher?

The primary areas of specialization include Medical Negligence, Serious Injury, Industrial Disease, and Court of Protection.

Is this position open to solicitors of all experience levels?

Yes, applications from all levels of PQE (Post-Qualified Experience) are welcomed.

What will be the focus of the role for a solicitor joining the team?

The focus will be on building one's own reputation and knowledge while working on high value cases alongside a senior member of the team.

What are the key responsibilities of this Personal Injury Lawyer position?

Key responsibilities include managing own files, preparing documentation for trial, liaising with counsel and experts, and handling client matters with sensitivity.

What specific skills and experiences are required for this role?

Required skills and experiences include strong UK claimant experience, an interest in marketing, relationship-building abilities, commitment to quality and client care, good case management skills, strong academics, and an empathetic approach to claimants.

What benefits does Fieldfisher offer to its employees?

Fieldfisher offers a benefits package that includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket and bike-to-work loans, an electric vehicle scheme, and much more.

What is Fieldfisher's approach to inclusiveness and diversity?

Fieldfisher is committed to removing accessibility barriers and maximizing disability and neurodiversity inclusion in its recruitment processes.

How does Fieldfisher support the personal development of its lawyers?

Fieldfisher provides bespoke support for career development, funding for professional qualifications, and a structured career plan to nurture talents.

What is the recruitment process like for this position?

The recruitment process is rolling; applications are reviewed continuously until the role is filled, so early applications are encouraged.

How does Fieldfisher foster a collaborative culture among its employees?

Fieldfisher promotes collaboration through diverse teams, various clubs and networks, and events that encourage teamwork and connect employees outside of work.

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*