RTA Fee Earner

BCL Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

PI Fee Earner- Manchester

We have an exciting opportunity for a PI Litigator to join a growing insurance team based in Manchester.

Due to growth, we're looking for a dedicated Complex & Catastrophic Injury Legal Fee Earner within our dynamic Large & Complex Injury team, Manchester.

So, if you are a Junior Solicitor / NQ or CILEX / Legal Executive with a passion for complex and large loss claims, this could be the perfect next role for you!

What will you be doing?

You will help manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims representing major insurance clients in complex claims, including RTA, PL, animal claims, property damage, household claims, recoveries, and fatality claims.

Your role will be extremely varied, one day you'll be drafting legal advice and client consultations, the next investigation and evidence gathering, through to preparing court documents and court representation.

To ensure that our clients are confident that their claims are dealt with in a professional and competent manner, you will develop good client relationships from the outset with ongoing support and communication throughout the entire process, with supervision from the Partner.

What do I need?

Ideally, we are looking to hear from newly qualified / Junior Solicitors or CILEX Legal Executives with at least 2 years' experience in managing / assisting a varied caseload.

Litigation experience is essential with hands-on knowledge of drafting court documents and a strong understanding of the DCP process, CPR rules and litigation timelines. Exposure to working with the courts, insurer clients, brokers and policyholders would be highly advantageous.

You will need to be technically strong as well as having effective communication, proven negotiation skills, and a commercial mindset.

What's in it for you?

This is a real chance for you to shine and enhance your career in law. We have a formidable reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression for you to have a rewarding and prosperous career.

Benefits:

1. 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
2. Holiday Buy Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days holiday)
3. Life insurance and Income Protection
4. Partner Life Insurance*
5. Private Medical Insurance*
6. Healthcare Cash Plan*
7. Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
8. Company Pension Scheme
9. Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
10. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave*
11. Flexible & Hybrid working options*
12. Discounted Gym Membership
13. Charitable Giving & Employee Volunteer Days
14. Technology Vouchers & Discounts
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
16. Travel Insurance
17. Flu Vouchers & Eyecare Vouchers

Sounds great! What next?

If you are ready to apply, email me at **************@bcllegal.com.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.