Commercial lawyer Work, Jobs in Ellesmere Port, Chs (with Salaries)

Casualty Commercial Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Computer skills
Senior Lawyer - Commercial
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £63,819 - £70,608 a year
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Assistant Solicitor/Legal Executive/Fee Earner
Horwich Farrelly Solicitors —Liverpool
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Commercial Litigation Lawyer 5+PQE
Dobson Welch —Liverpool
- £60,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Sick pay
11d
Fee Earner (Solicitor/CILEX) - Agriculture & Landed Estates
Brabners —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Senior Solicitor - Insurance
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
Commercial Lawyer
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Local Government Paralegal
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Computer skills
Conveyancing Solicitor / Legal Executive (FCILEx) / Licensed Conveyancer
McCarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors LLP —Wigan
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Business development
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Quick apply
Commercial Property Solicitor
Dutton Gregory Solicitors —Liverpool
- Business development
- Communication skills
Team Manager (Speciality)
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
Regulatory Defence - Principal Associate
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Computer skills
Professional Support Lawyer - Employment
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
File Handler - Military Deafness
Keoghs —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Local Government & Social Care Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Computer skills
3d
Legal Counsel (corporate / commercial, 3-5 PQE), hybrid/remote
SeedLegals —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Associate / Senior Associate (Inquests)
Hill Dickinson LLP —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Residential Property Solicitor
Slater Heelis —Chester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Product Owner – Clio Operate
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Product management
13d
Costs Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation

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Casualty Commercial Lawyer

Weightmans -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Quantum assessment for claims settlement
iRecruitment
Computer literacy
Insurance claims handling experience
Business development
Legal drafting
Court statement preparation
Legal research
Computer skills
Witness statement preparation
Insurance claims experience
Communication skills
Legal practice experience
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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