31 Permanent, Legal jobs in Leigh, Wigan

We are looking for Senior Associate/Associate to join the Disease Team to be based in our Manchester or Liverpool office., We are looking to recruit a Senior Associate/Associate to join our market leading Disease practice in our Manchester or Liverpool office. This role involves handling a mixture of employer and public liability disease claims on behalf of a variety of clients. We are interested in a Senior Associate/Associate that has experience in managing a caseload of EL and PL disease claims both pre-litigation and through to trial. The Team Clyde & Co's Disease team handles thousands of claims each year. We are trusted partners to major composite, run-off and specialist insurers, self-insured companies, multinationals with captive cover and public sector bodies. Our global footprint allows us to monitor trends and developments of emerging risks for our clients and offer cross-border solutions. We have specialist partners and dedicated lawyers and technicians, the group combines technical excellence and cutting-edge knowledge with the ability to deploy dedicated resources to handle complex and high value, as well as volume, instructions. We act in individual matters (pre-and post-litigation), across cases such as work-related stress and harassment claims, claims for occupational cancers, work-related upper limb disorders, long-tail and short-tail claims, group litigation, strategic litigation projects. The team also specialises in claims for transmissible diseases such as COVID-19 and tuberculosis. Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of pre-lit and litigated (fast, intermediate and multi-track) Disease claims.
• Drafting of Court documents.
• Instruction of Counsel and experts where appropriate.
• Assessing liability and quantum and preparing reports/advice.
• Making and responding to offers and negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary.
• Managing client MI expectations and SLA requirements.
  
  Previous Solicitor experience within personal injury litigation (Defendant or Claimant), ideally with an EL/PL Disease background.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skill.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Assertive and confident with a "can do" attitude to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills/knowledge.
In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

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