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Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Newcastle upon Tyne, City and Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Salary Information The salary on offer for this role is competitive and will be dependent upon experience. Alongside this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and are continuously striving to improve our offerings to our people. H1: Catastrophic Injury Lawyer - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Law Firm in Newcastle H2: Join Our Complex Injury Claims Team: Work on Multi-Million Pound Catastrophic Injury Claims Introduction: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Law Firm is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to join our Complex Injury Claims Team in our Newcastle office. This role offers the opportunity to work with recognized market leaders in catastrophic injury work and handle high value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims. We are looking for someone with experience in indemnity, liability, and complex medical issues, as well as excellent attention to detail. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, with opportunities for growth and development, then apply now. Key Responsibilities: As a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, you will work as part of a team to manage a caseload of complex injury claims. Your responsibilities will include: • Progressing each file from receipt of papers to resolution of the claim, dealing with all aspects of liability and quantum. • Communicating with sophisticated insurer clients and providing advice on all aspects of claims. • Developing relationships with clients to establish confidence in your knowledge and understanding of their cases. • Conducting forensic and detailed investigations to preserve levers for interim payments and care claims. • Using your expertise to identify potential opportunities for set-off against Periodical Payment Orders (PPOs) for care. • Utilizing expert evidence, medical records, and other sources to ensure all relevant details are considered. • Thinking strategically and providing strategic advice on issues that impact catastrophic injury claims. • Using Ogden Tables and building complex illustrative spreadsheets to assess quantum. • Building rapport with solicitors for other parties and engaging in discussions around the case. • Attending site visits, meetings, and mediations. • Engaging with counsel and experts in conferences and on the phone. • Meeting agreed performance targets and quality standards. • Delegating tasks to junior team members and supporting their development. • Maintaining case management systems with up-to-date information for clients. • Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations. Experience, Skills and Qualifications: To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications and experience: • Qualified solicitor, CILEX or proven relevant legal experience. • Significant experience in handling or assisting on large loss or catastrophic injury files. • Understanding of case law, litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules. • Strong knowledge of insurance principles. • Experience in advising on contested interim payment applications. • Ability to plan and prioritize workloads on complex cases. • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. • Ability to make decisions and solve problems. • Driven and proactive attitude towards development and growth. • Ability to remain calm and re-prioritize when under pressure. Our Values: At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, our culture is focused on making our firm sustainable and successful for our people and clients. Our four values are at the heart of everything we do: • We are connected. • We are dynamic. • We are innovative. • We succeed together. Contract Type: Permanent Area: Complex Injury 2 Sub Area: Complex Injury Newcastle Office: Newcastle - Grey Street Closing Date: 14 May 2024 Salary Information: The salary for this role is competitive and dependent on experience. Along with this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and are continuously improving our offerings for our employees. If you are a highly skilled and experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyer looking for a new challenge, apply now to join our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Law Firm in Newcastle. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and the chance to work on high value and complex cases. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and join a market-leading firm. Apply now! |
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