EL/PL Solicitor

Greater Manchester – £30,000 - £45,000

This Legal 500 firm have a fantastic opportunity to join their growing Team.

In the role you will be working within a team responsible for running a caseload of Fast Track in line with current company policies and legal requirements and to assist other team members.

• Ensure that cases are progressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Progress files in line with KPI Targets
• Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as necessary.
• Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Pursuing cases to conclusion.
• Ensuring all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion.​

​Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Up to date knowledge of running a Fast Track case load.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules
• Knowledge and understanding of the MOJ Portal process, the ‘six pack’ Regulations, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, The Highways Act 1980.
• Litigation experience including running cases to Trial, being able to take the lead on cases
• Excellent court skills, being able to prepare and commence proceedings, Pre-Action Disclosure Applications, Infant Settlement Hearings, attending CMCs, prepare directions, dealing with Cost Budgets where appropriate, liaising with Part 35 experts, lay witness, ensuring continuity

If this role sounds like the perfect next step for you please don't hesitate to apply!

Or, feel free to contact me directly for an informal chat via: 

Mobile: 07451 271 284 
Email: ruby@douglas-scott.co.uk