Litigation Lawyer

Our client, a Manchester based Law Firm, are looking for a Litigation Lawyer due to expansion. You will be an ambitious and personable insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases. Applicants should be a fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and Wales.
You will handle a case load of Professional Indemnity claims against solicitors and other professionals but also have the ability to service other types of claims as the ABS expands, including financial risks claims. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. This will be a hybrid role.
On a day to day basis you will:
Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skills
Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADR
Supervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the team
Build relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds
Independently handle a moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity
Work under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Legal Practice and others in dealing with more complex and high exposure claims
In addition, you will work with the Head of Legal Practice and others to set and deliver on goals/objectives for the ABS, including involvement in planning the further expansion of the practice.