Associate/Senior Associate Insurance EL/PL
Manchester
£45,000-£55,000
Hybrid options available
 
We are looking for an Associate/Senior Associate Insurance EL/PL to join this well-established firm’s team in their Manchester Office. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.
 
Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied case load of Defendant Insurance matters, primarily consisting of Public and Employer’s Liability claims but potentially including some Motor Claims;
• Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
• Communications with clients, insurers, , opposing solicitors and Courts to progress files;
• Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
• Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, and Court & Tribunal deadlines;
• Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Solicitor’s management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;

Requirements:

• qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with atleast 4 years + PQE within Insurance;
• demonstrable experience and expert knowledge of Motor, Employer‘s and Public Liability claims is essential;
• previous experience of advising local authorities and dealing with insurers;
• expert knowledge of CPR and Insurance litigation processes;
• previous experience of supervising other advisors, from Solicitors to Paralegals;
• experience of handling large projects and business development activities;
• strong presentation and client handling skills and be commercially astute;

To apply for this position, please contact: alex@achieveprofessionals.com