Product Liability Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters Ltd
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 22 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 18 Apr 2017
- Ref
- 2591380/001
- Contact
- Joshua Blake
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Personal Injury
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A top 50 law firm is looking for a Product Liability Lawyer to join them for a 12 month maternity cover.
The role:
- Assist in the case handling of files for partners
- Manage own small case load of pre litigated and litigated product liability cases
- Review case upon allocation and report to client/prepare internal strategy report as appropriate
- Attend site visits and carry out investigations direct with insured.
- Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
- Comply with Data Protection procedures
- Comply with other relevant policies and procedures
- Complete Client MI procedures/databases as and when required
About you:
- Must have knowledge of and experience in defending product liability claims whether personal injury and/or property claims arising from (by way of example) alleged failed components, unsafe products in the work place and claims in connection with a diverse range of other consumer products
- Must have knowledge of consumer and business contracts for the supply of goods and an understanding of the supply chain
- Experience in relation to recalls preferable
- Defendant litigation experience
- Qualified solicitor
- Knowledge of CPR procedures and have proven technical ability and record of achievement.
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with a flexible approach.
- Knowledge of Lexcel procedure
- Knowledge of interpretation of insurance policies
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