PI Solicitor

Large Loss Solicitor, Merseyside

A large loss Solicitor/Fee Earner is required by this top regional law firm to deal with complex catastrophic injury work from its office based in Liverpool.

Role Overview:
You will be joining a busy team dealing with all aspects of large loss claims. The work is of the high value multi track personal injury work.

·Deal with all aspects of defending litigated and non-litigated large loss claims
·Have excellent and in depth knowledge of large loss litigation
·Have an understanding of the insurer clients reserving philosophy ensuring all reserves are accurate and up to date
·Have a good working knowledge of the CPR and/or and other relevant case law and/or legislation and progressing defences in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR
·Have an understanding and be able to advise on matters of RTA indemnity, liability, quantum and causation
·Have a good working knowledge and where appropriate advise on/progress claims involving technical arguments such as indemnity/RTA/Article 75 Insurer issues, resiling from admissions, and pursuing non-parties to litigation
·Instruct Counsel, to attend conferences, hearings and CMC's etc.
·Undertake telephone advocacy when appropriate e. allocation hearings and CMCs
·Take a pragmatic commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks

Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a personal injury fee earner who can demonstrate:
Prior experience working on multi track work or catastrophic injury cases.

Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Good work life/balance including ability to work from home
High quality work
Realistic opportunities for progression

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.