Solicitor - Newly Qualified (Hybrid)
We're working with a prestigious law firm to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their specialist Insurance Defence Litigation team.
This is an incredible opportunity to work on high-value cases, collaborate with top-tier legal professionals, and make a real impact on the firm's commercial success-all while honing your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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.
* Meet performance targets and uphold quality standards.
* Maintain up-to-date case management systems for client reporting.
* Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.