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Solicitor - Professional Liability

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DWF

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in commercial litigation and professional negligence, strong attention to detail, adaptability, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of case law and Civil Procedure Rules.
  • You will defend claims, advise insurers and professionals, handle policy coverage, manage disclosure, prepare court documents, and assist with dispute resolution and disciplinary proceedings.

Requirements

  • Experience of commercial litigation and professional negligence claims in particular.
  • Excellent attention to detail and diligence to be able to carefully analyse information.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude & approach and good organisational skills.
  • Strong technical skills and a thorough grasp of principles, case law and Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the supervision of partners, to progress the defence of multiple pre-action and litigated claims.
  • Advise insurers and professionals in respect of claims made against a wide range of professionals.
  • Embrace policy coverage advice, all forms of dispute resolution and assist with disciplinary proceedings.
  • Be responsible for carrying out disclosure review, preparation of costs budgets and instructions to counsel and experts.
  • Prepare court documents including Claim Forms, Defences and Allocation Questionnaires.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Solicitor - Professional Liability position?

The main focus is on advising insurers and defending professionals in respect of allegations of professional negligence, as well as managing pre-action and litigated claims.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in our Leeds office.

Is there an opportunity for hybrid working?

Yes, there is an option for hybrid working arrangements.

What kind of claims will I be working on?

You will be working on a range of pre-action and litigated claims against professionals, particularly in the area of professional negligence.

What are the essential qualifications needed for this role?

Essential qualifications include experience in commercial litigation and professional negligence claims, strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of case law and Civil Procedure Rules.

Will I be supervised in this position?

Yes, you will work under the supervision of partners to progress claims.

What types of activities will the role include?

The role includes advising clients, conducting disclosure reviews, preparing court documents, and assisting with policy coverage advice and dispute resolution.

Is there support for candidates who may not meet all the requirements?

Yes, we encourage all candidates to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with all requirements, as they may still be suitable for the role or other positions within the team.

How does DWF support diversity in the workplace?

DWF is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

What is DWF's approach to client services?

DWF aims to deliver efficiency, price certainty, and transparency for clients while maintaining high quality and service standards.

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.