Lawyer Work, Jobs in Chester, Eng (with Salaries)

Casualty Commercial Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Time management
Planning & Highways Lawyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL —Halton
- £54,181 - £57,269 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Employment Lawyer - Partner
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Business development
Lawyer - Adults Services
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL —Halton
- £54,181 - £57,269 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Dispute Resolution Associate/Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Chester
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Legal Witness Statement Drafter Not Architectural Or Costs
Statement Services Ltd —Birkenhead
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
19h
Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer
Jackson Lees Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Assistant Lawyer
Keoghs —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Housing Disrepair (HDR) Fee Earner / Solicitor - Hybrid
Bond Turner —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Referral programme
Quick apply
10d
Senior Employment Law Advisor/Solicitor - Litigation
Worknest —Chester
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Human resources
- Employee assistance programme
Costs Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Commercial Lawyer
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Corporate Partner or Senior lawyer London, Liverpool or Leeds
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Business development
Property Litigation Lawyer Liverpool
Dobson Welch —Liverpool
- £52,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Corporate Partner or Senior lawyer (ready for Partnership) London
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Business development
Police Claims Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Time management
10d
Litigation Lawyer
Jackson Lees Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Newly Qualified Criminal Defence Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Warrington
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Employment Law Advisor/Legal Specialist
Worknest —Chester
- Up to £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
Professional Support Lawyer - Employment
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Time management

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Casualty Commercial Lawyer

Weightmans -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

iRecruitment
Legal drafting
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

About your new role

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public liability (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team. We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor with 1- 3 years PQE to work both independently on their own caseload and closely alongside senior case handlers.

We are looking for someone with an eye for detail who is comfortable managing the high quantity of documents associated with each case. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships and really make your mark. Weightmans offers excellent progression opportunities and works hard to ‘see the possibility’ in all of its people.

We are open to all candidates especially those who have a can do attitude and are genuinely keen to be part of our team. The role can be varied and we would like someone who can adapt to change and proactively solve problems.

Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

Running a case load of litigated claims, dealing with both liability and quantum
Managing disclosure documents
Assisting senior fee earners with various tasks including general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, reports to clients and preparation for court hearings
Attending client meetings and court hearings
Assisting with the instruction of Counsel and experts
Responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision
Achieving set financial and chargeable targets
Supporting the team’s business development activities
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will have previous experience as a Solicitor and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

Current experience of handling EL/PL casualty claims is essential
A proactive and forward-thinking mindset
A willingness to ask questions and engage with the whole team
Experience of handling own casualty caseload
Good drafting skills
Good influencing skills.
Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal and team working skills
Good IT skills
Good written and communication skills
Good time management and organisation skills
Good attention to detail and concentration
Ability to multi-task and prioritise
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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