PI Litigator (EL/PL)

A growing, forward thinking law firm based in Sheffield are looking to appoint an experienced Personal Injury Litigator to join their successful team. This growing firm specialise in Personal Injury Claimant work including RTA, Credit Hire, EL/PL matters

This role is based out of the firm's main office which is located close to all amenities and public transport links in Sheffield. This firm can offer you a modern working environment including a range of great company benefits and onsite facilities including free parking.

If you are looking for a commercial, modern firm who really care about their staff and creating a positive working environment, then this role could be perfect for you. The firms goal is to become one of the employers of choice in the industry, so with this in mind, they are offering a competitive salary and benefits scheme that few other solicitors can match.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of approximately a minimum number of 150 files, 30% of which must be litigated
• You will assess the liability/causation/ and quantum issues
• It will be your responsibility to maintain a strong professional working relationships both internally and externally
• It will be your responsibility to pro-actively manage diary tasks designed to ensure that any cases falling out of the portal are risk assessed to determine that they have a minimum 51% prospect of success
• You will obtain all necessary reports and make all relevant enquiries to ensure such cases are prepared and ready to issue within 90 days of the claim exiting the portal
• You will advise the client on liability and quantum, securing instructions for the service of P36 offers in relation to liability and/or quantum and or both

Ideal Fit:

• Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years' EL/PL litigation experience
• Experienced handling files from inception to completion, including trial
• Knowledge of the civil court procedure is essential
• Previous experience using Proclaim would be advantageous

A competitive salary and excellent security is on offer.

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