Job Description

Personal Injury Solicitor

12 Months Maternity Cover

Chichester

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor to join the Personal Injury department of a reputable law firm in Chichester. Dealing with multi track PI matters concerning fatal accidents and high value personal injury matters.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in an assortment of personal injury claims.
• Taking witness statements.
• Schedules of Loss and interim payment budgets.
• Producing indexed e- bundles for Court, dealing with e-filing/ proceedings/ applications etc.
• To have good written and verbal skills and a need to demonstrate drive, initiative and enthusiasm as well as an ability to work as part of a team within the firm’s Personal Injury Department.
• Liaise with Partners and the Department Head as necessary and to attend departmental meetings as requested by the Department Head;

Desirable Skills:

• Have previous experience ideally within Personal Injury
• Experience 2 + years PQE
• Significant experience of working in a personal injury department in a client facing role.
• Ability to work accurately, prioritise work and adhere to critical deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.