PI Solicitor

Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor Contract type: Full time, permanent (part time will also be considered) Location: Leeds city centre Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications . A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor to join our well-established law firm based in Leeds City Centre. As a solicitor in the PI team, you will be responsible for managing and proactively progressing your own portfolio of claims, whilst keeping relevant parties updated. You will run the cases from initial instruction stage through to settlement and will review and reply to all correspondence and emails from the client and all parties in the claim. You'll take ownership of your own caseload of pre- and post-litigated EL/PL and RTA files, managing claims from inception to settlement. With a strong focus on quality client care and efficient case progression, you'll play an important role within a highly experienced team. About You/The Role NQ to 2-year PQE Solicitor Draft legal documents including documents for submission on the OIC and MOJ Portal, witness statements, schedule of loss and correspondence Liaise with clients, medical professionals and third parties Conduct legal research and keep up to date with changes in personal injury law and procedure Strong experience in managing caseloads independently is desired but not essential if newly qualified applicant Solid litigation experience; experience with RTA, EL and PL desirable Excellent client care, negotiation, and communication skills Working knowledge of the OIC and MOJ Pre Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, other benefits include: 31 days holiday including bank holidays, your birthday off each year and long service increments of an additional 2 days at six years and 3 further days at ten years' service. You also have the option of buying additional days each year. Employee Assistant Programme Life Assurance Annual travel card loan Regular funded staff social events Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance Applications from candidates looking for part-time working hours are welcome and will be considered. If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to joannamarklove@bcllegal.com BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.