Subrogated Recoveries Lawyer - #1782101

Job Title: Subrogated Recoveries Lawyer

Location: Sharston, M22 4SN

Salary: A basic salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About Us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

The Role

We are currently looking for an additional experienced paralegal to join our Consumer Claims team. The role largely involves running a case load of subrogated recovery matters on behalf of a range of insurers.

Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for our clients.

We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of subrogated recovery claims from first instruction, through the pre-action stage and into proceedings when necessary
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary
• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations
  
  

Person Specification

• Proven track record of handling a caseload of subrogated recovery claims advantageous but happy to consider strong general civil litigation experience.
• Genuine tenacity
• Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients
• Excellent client care ability, with a passion for achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
• Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous.
  
  

Salary & Hours

• A basic salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
• Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
  
  

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
• 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
• Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
• Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
• Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget
  
  

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Solicitor, Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, may also be considered for this role.

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