Hybrid Solicitor/Associate – Corporate Risk, Litigation

at DWF

• Job title: Solicitor/Associate – Corporate Risk, Litigation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United Kingdom

About the role

• Join the Corporate Risk team as a Solicitor/Associate managing high value litigation cases for UK’s leading corporate brands. Committed to client relationships and complex legal matters in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Partners and Legal Directors to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of Defendant, Large/Complex Loss, EL/PL, and motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 – £2m in value.
• Manage your own individual caseload of high value fast-track and multiple-track cases ranging in value from £25k - £100k.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the client needs.
• Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.
• Attending client review meetings and attending meetings with other external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 2 + PQE preferable within litigation and Defendant EL/PL and/or motor experience, with case values from £25k - £100k+.
• Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in EL/PL, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Motor work.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.
• Ability to deal successfully with corporate clients, insurers and brokers.
• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confident oral and written communication skills.
• Previous knowledge of working with a case management system is desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the importance and use of Management Information is desirable.

Benefits

• We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
• We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.