Job Title: Solicitor - Newly Qualified (Hybrid)
We are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their specialist insurance defence litigation team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with a team of Solicitors to progress matters, including discovery, quantum evidence analysis, liaising with counsel and third-party experts, trial preparation, and legal research.
* Build and develop your own caseload while proactively identifying next steps and liaising with the Lead solicitor to take agreed actions.
* Conduct witness interviews, draft statements, and prepare pleadings and applications.
* Coordinate with all parties involved in claims, including insurers, the insured, and witnesses.
* Instruct counsel and attend conferences, mediations, and Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs), both remotely and in person.
* Represent clients in court, attend trials, and settlement conferences as required.
Benefits:
* Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday annually, with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Critical Illness Cover
* Income Protection (PHI)
The ideal candidate will have experience handling a relevant caseload.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful completion of cases, ensuring client instructions are followed while driving commercial success for the firm.