Personal Injury Solicitor – Nottingham
We are recruiting a personal injury solicitor or equivalent with experience of dealing with litigated, mostly multitrack employers’ liability, public liability and occupiers liability claims.
Our Personal Injury department also specialises in claiming compensation for those who have suffered injuries as a result of serious road accidents, clinical negligence, criminal assaults and historic abuse.
We have varied clinical negligence cases including contaminated blood, abdominal mesh matters and vaccine damage. These are complex matters and require good medico legal knowledge.
If you believe in and can deliver an exceptional quality service and share our ethos and commitment to clients, this role based at our Nottingham office may be ideal for you.
Candidate
You will:
- Have experience of dealing with claimant personal injury matters which are litigated with ideally 3 year + PQE or relevant experience.
- Have a good academic background and have sound procedural knowledge of how to conduct civil court actions, especially using the Damages Portal for online issuing of claims.
- Possess exceptional client care skills.
- Have knowledge of IT systems and processes
- Be a team player, with an individual touch.
- Have a desire to personally develop and progress within the firm
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Look after your own case load and assist on other complex and interesting matters.
- Be willing to conduct more substantial matters from inception.
- Integrate and be part of a small, friendly team undertaking varied, interesting and substantial cases.
We invite candidates to inform us in advance about any reasonable adjustments that they may require to take part in the selection procedure and interviews
FAMILY DEPARTMENT (SOLICITOR) – DERBY
Bhatia Best are a leading firm based in the East Midlands who specialise in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law and Community Care.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join our busy Family Department at our Derby office.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years PQE and experience of general family law with an emphasis on divorce and private law children and domestic violence.
JOB PURPOSE:
- Advise and represent clients by undertaking fee earning tasks, and promoting the efficient management of the Family department’s activities.
- Offer support and guidance to junior colleagues and staff within the Family department.
- Contribute to the efficient and profitable performance of the Family department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To advise and represent clients.
- Assist and participate with training initiatives taken by the firm.
- Comply with SQM and all internal transaction criteria and procedures.
- Comply with the firm’s Office Manual.
- Maintain client confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
- Contribute to monitoring and maintenance of file review system.
- Assist with induction and training of newly recruited staff.
We invite candidates to inform us in advance about any reasonable adjustments that they may require to take part in the selection procedure and interviews
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT – ALL BRANCHES
This is an opportunity for a Solicitor (NQ+) to join our busy Criminal Department. The successful candidate will be a currently practicing solicitor in Crime, have a strong work ethic and advocacy skills, and hold a Duty Solicitor Accreditation.
Our activity spans the East Midlands and the successful candidate may be required from time to time to conduct work at any of three branches or at other Police Stations and Court Centres in the area.
Job Specification:
Solicitor primarily practicing in the Magistrates Court conducting the full ambit of litigation and advocacy in cases from commencement to conclusion.
Candidate will be required to:-
- Engage in Client interaction on daily basis either on telephone, video conferencing or in person.
- Engage in preparation of Case Files
- Attend Court on a daily basis to represent clients in Plea (NGAP / GAP) courts, remand courts, contested trials and sentencing hearings.
- Engage in Police Station Attendance and Representation.
- Engage in Litigation in respect of Crown Court matters
- Undertake out-of-hours work (Police Station and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts) on a rota basis.
Remuneration package will include basic salary plus overtime and mileage once engaged on out-of-hours rota.
Personal Specification:
Skills:
- Experience maintaining case files via a computerised Case Management System. Compliance with SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) and internal transaction criteria.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Competent drafting of all types of legal documents.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to apply law to fact.
- Competent negotiating skills (both written and oral).
- Confidence in delivering coherent, robust, reliable advice to clients. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Windows 10. Full UK Driving Licence desirable (out of hours travel) but not essential.
Knowledge:
Candidate will be a Solicitor with a current Practicing Certificate and have obtained CLAS Accreditation as a Duty Solicitor.
All levels of PQE will be considered.
We will also accept applications from CILEX accredited individuals who have the appropriate Advocacy Certificate and CLAS (Duty) Accreditation
Comprehensive understanding of the Criminal Justice System and constituent elements thereof. Understanding of Criminal Legal Aid applications process.
Understanding of Rules of Conduct and Client Confidentiality.
Application:
If you wish to apply please attach a CV and Covering Letter.
If you would like to know more about this vacancy you may wish to contact either our practice manager or the Department Manager, Steve Ramsell for an informal and confidential chat.
We invite candidates to inform us in advance about any reasonable adjustments that they may require to take part in the selection procedure and interviews
