Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Lipson Lloyd-Jones
- Location
- England, South East England
- Salary
- Excellent benefits
- Posted
- 12 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 02 Mar 2018
- Ref
- 66398
- Contact
- Anusheh Peacock
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Personal Injury
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
THE FIRM
An innovative, client-centric, UK law and consultancy firm recognised for its resolve to challenge convention and find better ways of delivering legal services.
Over the last few years, the firm has been applying creative techniques and methodologies in delivering legal services that are genuinely suited to its clients' needs.
Their approach combines an investment in client relationships with project management and continuous improvement principles to ensure a relevant and flexible service that is delivered in the most efficient manner.
THE ROLE
A fantastic opportunity for a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to join a Claims team which has established a strong reputation as one of the leaders in the South East for advising on brain and catastrophic injury claims.
With a great depth of knowledge and experience between them, its specialists ensure that clients receive the very best advice. They strive to provide an excellent service to all of their clients, combining outstanding technical skill with a uniquely personal and down to earth approach.
They have extensive expertise in all forms of injury, but particularly brain and catastrophic injuries resulting from:
Road traffic accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
Accidents at work and occupational diseases
Occupiers' and employers' liability
Accidents overseas
Aviation accidents
Accidents causing death
Criminal injuries
Medical and professional negligence
Accidents involving all forms of transport
You will take a central role in maintaining the high client care standards and reputation this team has worked hard to create over the years. You will represent clients and their families to the best of your ability with understanding, skill and common sense to achieve a successful outcome of their claim.
ABOUT YOU
With c 1-4pqe of personal injury work. In particular multi-track work.
An in-depth understanding of client needs; able to pre-empt issues and exceed client expectations
Solid IT skills with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of working a case management system would also be desirable
Drivers License and be able to drive around the South East of England as required
Accreditation to APIL and Law Society Personal Injury Panel.
Commercial awareness
Good communication skills
Client focus; the ability to build and sustain relationships
The desire to market your work and introduce business development initiatives where possible
The ability to work well under pressure with limited supervision and manage a varied workload with the support of comprehensive accounting tools
To develop your role through innovation and application of common sense so as to promote the team where possible resulting in the winning and sustaining of new work sources.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.