Assistant Solicitor - Bristol, Avon and Somerset

Assistant Solicitor
Job Description

BCL Legal are currently recruiting an Assistant Solicitor experienced in the law of Personal Injury for a Law Firm based in Bristol City Centre. The main purpose of the role will be to undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department and to ensure the successful development of the firm.

Main duties will be to select, instruct and assess experts and counsel in accordance with the firm's documented policy and procedures, file organisation, client care, advising clients of funding options and ensuring there is appropriate funding in place in respect of all live client matters, checking all draft documents, maintaining a highest level of service delivery, dealing with costs promptly at the conclusion of claims and maintain an adequate and up to date knowledge of law and practice.

You will also be required to control cash flow through the collection of monies on account and billing procedures. You will also ensure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Successful applicants must be able to identify Public Finding matters (in particular CICA claims) and comply at all times with Legal Aid Regulations and the Firm's office manual.

This is a 10 month Fixed Term Contract with an immediate start. Qualified Solicitors and FILEX professionals will be considered.

Alternatively, please apply for this position using the details below.

Please contact BCL Legal on 0845 241 0933 or
email your CV to info@bcllegal.com.
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