Solicitor

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43Job Description:*Solicitor/Litigator*
*Chester*
*Up to £40,000, DOE*
As part of the Proximo Group, an award-winning company, here at *Proximo Legal Services* we place our clients and people at the heart of everything we do! We are passionate about our values and are looking for like-minded people who share the same energy and commitment to provide an outstanding outcome for our Clients.
We currently are seeking a great *Litigator/Solicitor *to join our fast-growing *Personal Injury Litigation *team based in Chester with a competitive salary and fantastic benefits. You will be joining an upbeat, fun, professional culture in a vibrant and positive office environment.
As an *Investors in People GOLD standard *employer, we don’t just invest in you, we will provide you with all the latest technology, support and knowledge to help you maintain and deliver excellent service to our customers.
Please see below the role responsibilities:
* Handling a portfolio of pre-dominantly Fast Track Claimant RTA/EL/PL claims from denial until settlement or trial.
* Ensuring that you are abreast of developments within Civil Litigation/ Personal Injury case law and changes to the Civil Procedure Rules.
* Liaising with Clients, Defendant Insurers and Defendant Solicitors, keeping clients up to date with the progression of their cases, updating reports and dealing with correspondence.
* Instructing counsel ahead of trials, applications, and conferences etc.
* Reviewing all evidence and establishing prospects of success.
* Assessing General and Special damages
* Advising clients on prospects.
* Drafting various relevant court documents and Applications
* Complying with court directions.
* Negotiating settlement.
* Adhering to KPIs.
* Adhering to SLAs (both in-house and business partners).
Please see below skills required:
* You should be a Solicitor with at least 4 years of PQE (although less experience will be considered).
* Experience of litigating personal injury claims in the Fast Track is imperative. Multi-Track cases will be available also, dependant on experience.
* Experience of RTA and EL/PL claims
* An understanding of, and the ability to apply, relevant law, practice directions and pre-action protocols.
* A high level of organisation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to build rapport and establish relationships.
* Capable of gathering, organising, and managing information.
* Ability to multi-task & deal with several actions/ cases simultaneously.
* Ability to assimilate and apply new skills when required.
* Responsive to change.
* Team working and working to tight deadlines.
* Be eager to learn showing a positive, proactive, can-do approach.
In return for this, the *Litigator/Solicitor *will receive some great benefits including:
* Chester Zoo discounts
* Dedicated Health plan including optical and dental
* Retail cashback scheme
* Smart/Casual dress code
* Service reward scheme
* Cycle to work Scheme.
* Free on-site parking
* 25 days holiday (in addition to 8 Bank Holidays)
* PLUS your Birthday off
If you think this sounds like you and are ready to take the next step in your career – APPLY NOW!
We are a firm of that deliver excellent service levels and outcomes for our clients. We are based in Chester and we are renowned for the level of service we offer our clients.
*Our values* are at the *HEART* of everything we do for our Customers and People: –
* Honesty
* Excellence
* Accountability
* Respect
* Teamwork
For PLS, having a friendly, diverse, and inclusive atmosphere is crucial to achieving our best-in-class goal. When everyone feels free to be their best selves at work, PLS thrives. We want our people base to match the variety of our customer base. While we strive to maintain a culture where people feel appreciated and valued for their individual potential, we celebrate diversity.
Our dedication to diversity is authentic, continuously developing, and top-down driven.
PLS takes great satisfaction in being open to everyone. No matter your gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, or social class, we encourage you to apply. We support diverse workplaces where our people may always give and display their best selves.
We’d love to hear from you if you need flexibility in time, locations, or ways you do your job. Additionally, we want to make sure you receive help during the application process so you can give it your all. Please indicate on your application form if you need any reasonable adjustments made during the application process.
Please be advised that due to the high level of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Loyalty bonus
* Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PLSPILocation: Chester