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Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive - Major Injury

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DWF

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You should have 1-4 years PQE in litigation or serious injury, experience with high-value defendant personal injury files, and familiarity with a commercial environment.
  • You will manage high-value claims, draft legal documents, attend court, conduct investigations, build client relationships, and support junior team members.

Requirements

  • 1 - 4 years PQE, preferable within litigation and/or catastrophic injury or serious injury experience is essential for this role.
  • Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work
  • Ideally experienced handling high value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
  • Familiar with working in a commercial environment

Responsibilities

  • Working with the wider team to manage and assist on a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters
  • Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issue
  • Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements
  • Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
  • Building working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
  • Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

FAQs

What is the role of a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in the Catastrophic Loss team at DWF?

The role involves managing and assisting with a caseload of high-value claims related to catastrophic injury, drafting pleadings, attending court hearings, conducting liability investigations, and supporting junior team members.

How much experience is required for this position?

The position typically requires 1 to 4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in litigation, preferably involving catastrophic or serious injury.

What types of claims will I work on?

You will work on high-value defendant personal injury claims, including Employers Liability, Public Liability, Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), and various catastrophic injury matters.

Is experience with high-value claims necessary?

Ideally, candidates should have experience handling high-value defendant personal injury files, either independently or as an assistant to more senior team members.

Is previous work in a commercial environment required?

Familiarity with working in a commercial environment is desirable for this role.

What kind of support does DWF offer to its employees?

DWF offers a supportive and inclusive environment, a comprehensive rewards package, flexible benefits, and robust well-being programs to help employees achieve their full potential.

How does the recruitment process work?

The recruitment process includes comprehensive interviews, and may also involve a written assessment, an assessment day, or a presentation, aimed at creating a positive experience for all candidates.

What benefits can employees select from when joining DWF?

Employees can choose from a diverse array of benefits, allowing them to tailor a package that meets their individual and family needs, in addition to standard benefits.

Where is the Catastrophic Loss team located?

The team is based in Liverpool, but flexible working patterns can be discussed.

What is the company culture like at DWF?

DWF promotes an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers individuals to be themselves and achieve their career aspirations.

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DWF

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we've built our business and designed our range of services on this principle. We have three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. Delivered through our global teams across eight core sectors, our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients without compromising on quality or service.