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About the Role
As an Associate within our Serious Injury team, you'll combine exceptional legal expertise with outstanding client care and leadership skills. This role involves managing a portfolio of complex, high-value claimant serious injury cases while mentoring colleagues and contributing to the department's growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of complex serious injury claims from inception through to settlement.
- Act as a technical expert within your chosen specialism.
- Deliver exceptional client care to individuals who have experienced traumatic and life-changing injuries.
- Build strong relationships through regular client communication and face-to-face meetings.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts including medical professionals, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants and Counsel.
- Analyse evidence and advise on liability, causation and quantum.
- Draft key legal documents including witness statements, pleadings and schedules of loss.
- Secure early rehabilitation and interim payments where appropriate.
- Maximise settlement outcomes for clients.
- Support department strategy, growth initiatives and business development activities.
- Raise the profile of the Serious Injury team through industry engagement, article writing and client testimonials.
- Mentor, coach and develop colleagues across the team.
- Conduct technical reviews, case reviews and regular one-to-one meetings.
- Support the implementation of best practice, new processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX with a minimum of 8 years PQE, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and recover Grade A rates.
- Extensive experience managing serious injury claims as a lead fee earner.
- Strong technical litigation skills and sound knowledge of court procedures.
- Proven ability to manage high-value and complex claimant personal injury matters.
- Passion for delivering exceptional client care.
- Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the development of colleagues.
- Strong professional profile within the Personal Injury sector.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of legal work and client service.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Performance management and coaching experience.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using case management systems alongside Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Business development experience and an established professional network.
- Connections with organisations such as APIL, Headway, SIA or similar industry bodies.
- A proactive, resilient and positive approach to challenges and change.
Skills
- Litigation
- Client Care
- Legal Expertise
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Organisational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Case Management Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Business Development
- Professional Networking
Location
- Central London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8 years PQE
Education Level
- Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX
Salary/Compensations
- £48,000 - £75,000 per annum
- £60,000 - £90,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- High-quality, complex and rewarding casework
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunities to contribute to business growth and strategy
- The chance to make a genuine difference to clients' lives
About the Company
- At Minster Law, we help people rebuild their lives following serious and life-changing injuries.
- At Minster Law, you'll become part of a team recognised for delivering outstanding outcomes for seriously injured clients.
- We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to develop, grow and shape their careers.
Equal Opportunity
- Minster Law is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.
- We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer.