Senior Solicitor - Occupiers' & Public Liability

• ▸£55,000-£70,000 basic + uncapped commission on every winning case
• ▸Strong non-CMC referral sources - genuine, meritorious claims
• ▸Fast-track and multi-track litigated caseload
• ▸3/2 hybrid working

An award-winning, no win no fee firm established in 2000, headquartered in Manchester and ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200. The firm specialises exclusively in claimant personal injury, has achieved 20% year-on-year growth and holds a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. The OL/PL team is growing and is hiring a Senior Solicitor to manage a high-quality litigated caseload.

• ·Manage a caseload of OL/PL claims from cradle to grave
• ·Handle pre-issue and litigated fast-track and multi-track matters
• ·Conduct legal research and provide clear, commercial legal advice
• ·Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documents
• ·Negotiate settlements with opponents and insurers
• ·Progress cases efficiently through litigation and represent clients at court where required
• ·Collaborate with colleagues and support junior team members
• ·Keep up to date with developments in relevant law and practice

• ·Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or equivalent experience (5-8+ PQE)
• ·Proven track record on a litigated OL/PL claimant caseload
• ·Experience handling cases from inception to trial or disposal
• ·Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• ·Fast-track and multi-track OL/PL experience
• ·Claims portal experience (essential)
• ·Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• ·Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• ·Commercial, client-focused approach
• ·Proclaim experience advantageous

• ·£55,000-£70,000 basic DOE plus uncapped commission
• ·3/2 hybrid working
• ·28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• ·3 holiday buy-backs and birthday day off after service length
• ·Private medical insurance after 2 years' service
• ·Annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme
• ·24/7 onsite gym, sports teams and active social committee