PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITOR

Personal injury Solicitor Catastrophic Serious injury EL/PL - NQ-3

PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITOR – SERIOUS / CATASTROPHIC INJURY - MANCHESTER

Personal injury Solicitor Catastrophic Injury Manchester NQ-3 – The highly specialised serious injury team of this top tier claimant firm is looking for a talented, ambitious solicitor of 0-3 PQE to join their Legal 500-rated Manchester personal injury team. Exceptional personal injury solicitors from a strong EL/PL and or RTA background should strongly consider applying. Tribunal experience would also be attractive, but is not absolutely necessary.

SUMMARY

• Job Title: Solicitor – Serious / Catastrophic injury NQ-3
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
• Reports to: National Department Head
• Background: A consistently strong academic background with experience from a reputable claimant of defendant firm; experience of handling own caseload of fast track and ideally multi-track catastrophic / serious injury files. Newly qualified solicitors will be considered. PQE levels should be interpreted broadly as experienced paralegals and legal executives are also encouraged to apply.

PERSONAL INJURY TEAM – AN OVERVIEW

This is arguably one of the best, most highly regarded personal injury teams in the country. Representing servicemen and women in the British military who have sustained avoidable injury whilst employed in the armed forces. The personal injury matters encountered by the team encompass a vast range of incidents. For instance, they might involve an RTA whilst out on military manoeuvres or a serious and lifelong injury sustained during combat situations due to faulty equipment and defective weaponry.

The members of the armed services and special forces who put their trust in this team receive an unparalleled service aimed at protecting their right and earning them the compensation and support they deserve in order to leave a fulfilling life as possible. 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Not surprisingly, this is a role which demands a high calibre candidate and our client is looking for a driven, committed and ambitious personal injury solicitor to join their exceptional team. In particular, they are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• consistently strong academic qualifications;
• a real understanding of the technical elements of personal injury principles and their application.
• Tribunal experience would also be ideal, though this is by no means crucial;
• excellent attention to detail; 
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

A REWARDING CAREER

The nature of the injuries suffered by the clients represented by this team often means that claimants regularly are having to face a severe life-long impact on their everyday day life. The role of this department ensures that those most seriously affected receive the support and/or care they often need.

This is a fantastic chance to be part of one of the most revered personal injury teams in the country with an excellent working environment, training and career prospects.