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We are working with a nationally recognised firm looking to expand their Manchester based insurance litigation team, working with legal professionals across legal, construction, financial and property sectors on insurance disputes and professional indemnity.
As an Insurance Solicitor, you will:
Join a nationally recognised defendant professional indemnity team.
Handle complex and high-value insurance disputes.
Work predominantly on professional indemnity claims.
Engage with work referred either directly by clients or via insurers.
Manage both pre-action and litigated claims.
Collaborate with a wider national insurance disputes team.
Deliver practical, strategic legal advice to a diverse client base.
Act on behalf of a wide range of professionals, including:
Solicitors and barristers
Accountants and independent financial advisers
Insurance brokers
Construction professionals and surveyors
What they are looking for:
4-5 years' PQE with a focus on professional indemnity or insurance disputes.
Strong knowledge of litigation and pre-action protocols.
Experience at a top regional, city firm, or in-house with a global insurer or MGA.
Excellent analytical and client relationship management skills.
What's on offer:
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Exposure to high-quality, career-defining work with leading clients.
A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Ongoing support for development and progression.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Insurance solicitor role, apply today or contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 11:23:26
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An excellent and unique opportunity has arisen within a top national firm for a Solicitor Advocate to join a leading team specialising in motor liability defence in Manchester.
You will be joining one of the UK's top defendant motor claims teams, representing major insurers, self-insured corporates, and fleet operators.
This is a chance to work on cases ranging from straightforward liability disputes to complex, high-value injury claims.
As a Solicitor Advocate, you will:
Conduct advocacy in the County Court, including OIC and MOJ hearings, trials, and applications.
Provide strategic advice on procedural and liability issues in motor-related claims.
Draft pleadings, skeleton arguments, and legal opinions.
Manage and progress personal injury litigation with a proactive approach.
Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to deliver practical, commercial legal solutions.
Support and mentor junior team members in advocacy and litigation.
About you:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx Advocate.
Minimum 2 years' experience in litigation and courtroom advocacy.
Background in motor litigation or personal injury claims.
Confident in handling your own hearings, applications, and trials.
Experience with credit hire, indemnity, fraud, or catastrophic injury cases in a plus.
Strong communicator with a client-focused approach.
What's on offer?:
Competitive salary and bonus.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Clearly defined career progression in a dynamic legal team.
Exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value motor litigation.
A culture that values inclusion, integrity, and professional excellence.
If you are a Solicitor Advocate looking to build your career and are interested in this Manchester based role, apply today.
You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information or submit your CV directly to this advert. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 09:01:42
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Well-established law firm looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor into their Birmingham offices.
As a Personal Injury Solicitor, you will be running a full caseload independently and your day-to-day duties may include:
EL/PL matters
Handling new and existing claims, including litigated matters
Travelling to meet clients and potential witnesses face-to-face
Attending Court hearings
Liaising with Barristers, medical experts, and other professionals to assist with each claim
Preparing and drafting documents, briefs, instructions, and schedules
Valuing claims and dealing with settlement negotiations
The successful candidate will ideally have at least 2 years PQE within Personal Injury, is a team player, has excellent communication and time management skills and can maintain exceptional relationships with an established client base.
If you are interested in this Birmingham based Personal Injury Solicitor role, please submit your CV to Matthew Harvey-Pearson at matthew.hp@saccomann.com or call on 0161 831 6890.
Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
For full terms, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-07 10:10:11
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£31,050 + Great BenefitsAn exciting new career opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to join a growing business.
You will be joining a team that has built long-standing commercial success and an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe.Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Receptionist / Conference Facilitator will work as the first point of contact for visitors to Chambers, creating a professional and welcoming environment for clients and other visitors.
They will provide effective and efficient support services to ensure the smooth running of front of house.
They will ensure conference suite bookings are fully planned and managed and will handle all calls to Chambers courteously and efficiently.
The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, able to provide the full range of reception duties in a friendly and proactive manner.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance and Administration Manager.Key Responsibilities
Providing a courteous service to all enquiries.
Operating the switchboard and actioning calls as appropriate.
Taking messages and ensuring they reach the appropriate person promptly.
Welcoming visitors and advising of arrivals as required or directed.
Advising clerks of clients arriving in the building.
Advising the administration department of any contractors in the building.
Providing permits to work, if appropriate.
Ensuring building security entry and exit procedures are adhered to.
Booking conference rooms on the Chambers practice management system (Lex).
Ordering lunches for conferences, meetings, etc.
Assisting with mini-pupillage and pupillage application processes.
Assisting with advertising Legal Assistant vacancy on university websites.
Keeping reception areas clean and tidy.
Booking restaurants and taxis and ordering flowers/gifts/couriers as requested.
Ordering coffee, tea, crockery, glassware, cutlery and all other sundry or stock items as required.
Receiving deliveries and liaising with the post room to ensure prompt dispatch to addressee.
Assisting the administration department with various duties.
Ensuring stock room always has sufficient wine, beer, Champagne, etc.
with fridges fully stocked.
Skills & Experience
Educated to GCSE standard as a minimum, with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths minimum grade 5 (or equivalent)
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a reception role ideally in the professional services sector
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Professional with an eye for detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner
Self-motivated and proactive with a willingness to learn
Ability to plan ahead and prioritise workloads effectively
Good IT skills with experience of O365
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
This is a superb opportunity for a highly organised individual with a positive outlook, excited by the prospect of a career in a client facing role within the legal sector.
It is an ideal full-time role for a friendly individual with a professional demeanour and a client-focused attitude.
You will be part of a small team that works closely together to deliver outstanding client service.
08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £31050.00 per annum + Great Benefits
Posted: 2025-05-04 23:35:03
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Join one of the UKs leading providers of insurance and legal services, trusted by major insurers, brokers, and MGAs to deliver fully outsourced claims solutions.
This forward-thinking company combines deep insurance knowledge with legal expertise to offer an exceptional claims journey for every customer.
Their success is built on long-standing partnerships, a strong team culture, and a commitment to employee growth and wellbeing all underpinned by five core values that shape everything they do.
My client is looking for an experience RTA legal Executive to conduct litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims where the value is up to £25,000 in an efficient and proactive manner up to a successful conclusion.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Proactively and efficiently run a caseload that will consist of OIC and MOJ RTA claims with the intention of maximising damagers for our client by considering and pursuing all relevant heads of loss.
- To identify and flag vulnerable clients from the outset and flag any vulnerability on the system, accurately record why those vulnerabilities have required extra time, care, and attention when you speak to the client.
- To obtain all relevant and necessary evidence (medical or otherwise) to establish liability and value quantum ensuring that you follow departmental practice of which agency to instruct.
- To carry out due diligence of your clients at key stages in the case and ensure clients are fully warned about fraud and fundamental dishonesty at key stages using standard letters and processes in our system.
- Instruct Counsel, attend conferences, Court hearings, JSMs etc, when necessary either in person or remotely
- To ensure clear and unequivocal instructions are obtained from any relevant lay and/or Litigation Friend and/or insurance clients and that they are fully documented.
- Achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to WIP, fee income, settlements, closure and issuing.
- To ensure clients are kept informed and up to date on a regular basis throughout the life of the claim by proactive communication.
- To ensure that correct retainers and rates are sent to the client, that costs estimates are updated annually, and retainer rates reviewed regularly.
- To ensure that all evidence is closely scrutinised and stressed checked and cross referenced to all other evidence of both the Claimant and Defendant for inconsistencies.
- Discuss liability and/or quantum offers with the relevant parties, making use of the telephone rather than letter whenever possible to build a stronger client rapport.
- To assist with any internal projections or mentoring of staff that your manager or HOD deems appropriate for you to assist with.
Experience & Knowledge
- A Solicitor, ILEX qualified or file handler of substantial experience of running their own caseload within the personal injury field.
- A proven track record of running your own successful caseload ideally within a claimant personal injury environment.
- A good working knowledge of the CPR, relevant case law and legislation as well as experience of progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR.
- To understand the Intermediate Track Fixed Fee regime introduced in October 2023.
- The ability to liaise and build up a rapport by using effective communication with all external agencies during the life of a claim including medical agencies, investigators, barristers etc.
- Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of VF or a similar case management system and essential MS Office knowledge.
Benefits
25 days' holiday per annum
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
Pension scheme
Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
Training and development opportunities
Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 09:03:04
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are seeking an experienced OIC Portal Legal Advisor to join their expanding team in their Manchester office
In this role, you will manage a caseload of fast-track RTA cases through all stages of the OIC portal.
Our ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator with a proven track record in handling Fast Track RTA claims and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims, following the OIC process, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to settlements and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed
- Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum
- Perform to a high level in a target-orientated environment
Experience & Knowledge
- Previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA claims, or hands on experience of managing tasks relating to such cases
- Excellent negotiator with strong communication skills
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm
Benefits
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model
- Holiday buy and sell?
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity?
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments??
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools??
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras?
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)?
- Pension scheme?
- Funded driving theory test
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support?
- Training and development opportunities?
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues?
- Dress for your day policy?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stretford,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28500 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:24:06
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand further into their Manchester office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.
To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
- To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
- To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary.
Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
- Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
- A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stretford,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:23:04
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are seeking an experienced OIC Portal Legal Advisor to join their expanding team.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of fast-track RTA cases through all stages of the OIC portal.
Our ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator with a proven track record in handling Fast Track RTA claims and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims, following the OIC process, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to settlements and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed
- Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum
- Perform to a high level in a target-orientated environment
Experience & Knowledge
- Previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA claims, or hands on experience of managing tasks relating to such cases
- Excellent negotiator with strong communication skills
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm
Benefits
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model
- Holiday buy and sell?
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity?
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments??
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools??
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras?
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)?
- Pension scheme?
- Funded driving theory test
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support?
- Training and development opportunities?
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues?
- Dress for your day policy?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28500 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:22:03
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand further into their Liverpool office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.
To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
- To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
- To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary.
Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
- Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
- A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:20:07
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are seeking an experienced OIC Portal Legal Advisor to join their expanding team in their Leeds office.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of fast-track RTA cases through all stages of the OIC portal.
Our ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator with a proven track record in handling Fast Track RTA claims and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims, following the OIC process, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to settlements and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed
- Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum
- Perform to a high level in a target-orientated environment
Experience & Knowledge
- Previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA claims, or hands on experience of managing tasks relating to such cases
- Excellent negotiator with strong communication skills
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm
Benefits
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model
- Holiday buy and sell?
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity?
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments??
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools??
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras?
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)?
- Pension scheme?
- Funded driving theory test
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support?
- Training and development opportunities?
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues?
- Dress for your day policy?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28500 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:19:08
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand further into their Birkenhead office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.
To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
- To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
- To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary.
Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
- Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
- A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Seacombe,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:18:04
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand further into their Leeds office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.
To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
- To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
- To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary.
Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
- Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
- A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:18:03
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A firm specialising in defendant insurance litigation have an exciting vacancy for a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to join their team based in Liverpool.
The role offers exposure to a wide range of advocacy and advisory work within a supportive, well-resourced environment, with full training provided by senior lawyers to support your continued development.
As a Solicitor Advocate, you will:
Work as part of an in-house advocacy team providing high-quality representation and legal services.
Conduct advocacy, advisory and drafting work, to include pleadings, interlocutory hearings, small and fast track trials, sanctions, recoveries and private prosecutions.
Support senior lawyers with complex cases and client projects.
Deliver advocacy and litigation training to fee earners.
Mentor junior advocates and contribute to team development.
Engage in client-facing and product development work as needed.
What they are looking for:
Qualified Solicitor Advocate or Barrister with a full practising certificate.
Experience or interest in areas such as insurance fraud, personal injury, EL/PL or professional negligence.
Clear, confident communication and concise report writing skills.
A proactive, team player who is eager to grow their advocacy career.
The benefits:
Competitive salary and incentive plan bonus.
25 days holiday, increasing with service.
Private medical insurance.
24/7 GP, mental health, and wellbeing support.
Death in service, critical illness cover, and income protection.
Tech scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loan and GymFlex
Access to discounted retail, leisure and travel offers.
Hybrid, flexible working model with the primary base in Liverpool (other office locations will be considered)
If you are a Solicitor Advocate looking to advance your career, apply now.
You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £45000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 16:28:30
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Are you an experienced Family Legal Assistant looking for a new opportunity? A well-established and highly regarded West Midlands law firm is seeking a Family Legal Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team in Redditch.
About the Firm , An established and respected law firm with a culture-first approach , Focus on providing excellent legal services with a strong emphasis on employee well-being , Supportive leadership team and genuine career progression opportunities
Job Role As a Family Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support to fee earners across a broad range of family law matters.
You will be involved in preparing legal documentation, liaising with clients and courts, and assisting in the smooth running of cases from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities , Supporting solicitors with divorce, financial, and private children matters , Preparing court documents, bundles, and correspondence , Managing client files and updating case management systems , Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, and third parties , Assisting with billing and administrative tasks
Job Requirements , Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within Family Law , Strong organisational and administrative skills , Excellent communication and client care abilities , Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively , A team player with a professional and positive attitude
What's on Offer , Salary up to £25,000 depending on experience , Up to 40 days holiday , Free on-site parking , Excellent benefits package , A supportive and collaborative working environment , Real opportunities for career growth and professional development
If you would be interested in knowing more about this Redditch based Family Legal Assistant role, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff on 0161 831 6866 or email jenny.vickerstaff@saccomann.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Redditch, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £25000 per annum + + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-04-29 12:41:09
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Patent Litigation Paralegal to join the established team of a leading IP Practice.
Based in their central London office, please do get in touch if you are currently exploring the market!
This will be an exciting, mixed and varied position where you will be responsible for providing full Paralegal support to a range of Solicitors and Partners across the team.
Responsibilities for this Patent Litigation Paralegal opportunity include, but are not limited to;
, Providing full assistance with Court hearings and trials
, Filing and searching documents using the Court's online system
, Interfacing with other firms of solicitors to agree the content of court papers ahead of trials/hearings
, Preparation of papers for external use by witnesses and Barristers
, Document management, both internal and external
Along with your law degree, you will ideally have at least 12-months experience under your belt from a similar position.
It's imperative that you possess excellent organisational skills and can confidently and effectively communicate at all levels.
You will also demonstrate a flexible and pro-active approach to your work and be adept at working well under pressure.
If you are keen to discover more about this superb Patent Litigation Paralegal offering, please do contact Tim Brown today on 0113 467 9798 / tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Posted: 2025-04-29 10:36:45
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Sacco Mann are working on a fantastic opportunity for a Personal Injury Solicitor to join a thriving regional law firm in their Heanor office in between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The firm possesses a strong reputation in the legal marketplace and have gone from strength to strength in their many years of establishment.
This role will suit an experienced individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is committed to their clients.
The Role
Joining the team, you will pick up an existing caseload and handle a diverse range of personal injury claims from portal RTA, EL, PL claims to clinical negligence and complex litigation.
Key Responsibilities
Managing an existing caseload of personal injury and clinical negligence claims
Handling some complex litigated matters
Attending Court hearings
Liaising with Barristers, medical experts, and other professionals to assist with each claim
Preparing and drafting documents, briefs, instructions, and schedules
About You
Qualified Solicitor with 2 + years PQE with previous experience within personal injury claims
Strong advocacy experience
Client focused approach
Driven to develop the personal injury offering the department and develop your own career further
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
Further career development opportunities
21 days holidays plus additional bank holidays
Christmas office closure
If you are interested in this Personal Injury Solicitor role in Heanor then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Heanor, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-23 09:45:12
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Paralegal Industrial Disease
Location: Blackburn
Full-Time
Join one of the North Wests leading law firms!
My client is looking for a driven and dedicated Paralegal to join their specialist Industrial Disease team, with a focus on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claimsincluding those involving the Ministry of Defence.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team making a real difference to the lives of individuals impacted by workplace illness and injury.
If you have prior experience in NIHL matters and a passion for justice, they would love to hear from you.
What Youll Be Doing
- Managing your own caseload of NIHL and industrial disease claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
- Conducting initial assessments, taking detailed witness statements, and securing expert medical evidence.
- Drafting legal documentation including letters of claim, schedules of loss, and court documents.
- Liaising with clients, medical professionals, barristers, insurers, and defendant solicitors.
- Investigating potential breaches under:- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Noise at Work Regulations 1989
- Health and Safety Regulations 1999
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
- Ensuring procedural compliance with CPR and pre-action protocols.
- Staying up to date with the latest developments in industrial disease litigation.
What theyre looking for
- Solid experience working on Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims.
- In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and The Limitation Act 1980.
- Excellent client care skills empathetic, professional, and confident.
- Strong drafting, legal research, and organisational abilities.
- Self-sufficient with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
- Proficient in case management systems.
Nice to Have
- Experience with asbestos exposure, HAVs, or respiratory illness claims.
- Familiarity with medical causation and interpreting expert witness reports.
Benefits
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive culture.
Youll work alongside experienced litigators in a friendly, ambitious team.
We offer:
- A competitive salary dependent on experience
- Career progression opportunities
- Length of service days as well as a day off for your birthday
- Flexibility to work from home two days a month
- Free car parking
Ready to take the leap? Apply now and lets talk about the impact you can make!
Please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Blackburn,England
Start: 22/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-22 14:14:05
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Responsibilities
To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal, such as Licensing Committee etc.
Provide general legal advice to Members and Officers and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager
Conduct litigation (both civil and criminal) on behalf of , be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.
Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services.
Deal with disputes and complaints.
Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service.
To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues.
As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.
Experience
Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice.
Experience and knowledge of Criminal Litigation/Prosecutions work in a local authority context
Experience of criminal litigation.
Practical knowledge of public law.
Effective advocate
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Good drafting skills
Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues
Competent IT user
Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales and to motivate others to deliver
Ability to travel to other locations.
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Type: Contract Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary / Rate: £19 - £21 per hour
Posted: 2025-04-04 21:38:28
