Personal Injury Associate

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

We offer professional and effective advice in making a personal injury claim or seeking justice and compensation for occupational diseases such as mesothelioma. Our expertise in litigation is informed by an appreciation of the importance of providing the correct ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation support. We have established contacts with organisations that provide practical assistance in the aftermath of a serious personal injury. Irrespective of a client' s personal financial situation, we provide advice about mitigating the financial impact of an injury and suggest strategies to protect any compensation award to fund continuing care while maintaining entitlement to State and other support.

We understand all the medical implications and consequences of various types of personal and occupational injury and realise that compensation is often merely the means to the far more important end of ensuring a good quality of life for our clients.

You will have the opportunity to gain excellent exposure to high quality Claimant personal injury claims, working with our teams of legal advisers in Northampton and Birmingham but supporting the wider national serious injury teams.   This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who is looking to progress within a long-established and respected practice known for excellence.    

Your main responsibilities will primarily involve but not be limited to:

• running a caseload of cases up to a value of £100,000
• dealing with litigated cases including fast-track and intermediate tracks cases
• advocacy, where appropriate, to include dealing with applications and directions hearings/case management hearings; infant approval hearings
• communicating effectively and confidently with clients, other solicitors/insurers, experts, counsel and other third parties
• some supervision of fixed costs and portal cases
• working with the client services team and assisting with new enquiries
• assisting legal advisers in the department to include supporting partners in Northampton and Birmingham offices as appropriate 

• Personal injury practitioner with at least 1-2 years post qualification experience (solicitor or legal executive)
• Experience of claimant personal injury work although will consider applicants with experience of defendant work
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients 
• Excellent attention to detail taken with all correspondence and documentation
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to change and new practices
• Able to integrate within a team as well as working on your own initiative
• Prepared to get involved in business development, including the attendance at networking and other events.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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