Local Government Claims Defence Lawyer
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd-Jones
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- £Market
- Closing date
- 20 Feb 2025
- Reference
- 74587
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Junior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- PQE
- Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years
Job Details

THE FIRM
A well regarded national law firm
THE ROLE
The market leading Local Government Practice seeks a claims defence lawyer
Acting on behalf of various local authorities and their insurers, your primary role will be to manage your own caseload, and assist senior fee earners on their cases.
Your caseload will include an interesting mix or pre litigated and litigated claims including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability Employers Liability, and Housing disrepair.
You will have the opportunity to upskill and assist on data breach claims, human rights and equality act, subsidence and flooding cases.
ABOUT YOU
- You will have previous claims handling experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
- As the role is varied, you should have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.
- NQ to 2 years PQE
- Preferably experience of defending litigated claims but candidates who have Claimant litigation experience will also considered
- Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation
- Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones was established in 1987 and provides a comprehensive coverage of the legal marketplace encompassing private practice and in-house vacancies throughout the UK and overseas.
Private Practice: We are instructed by major practices as well as the full spectrum of small, medium sized, niche and boutique firms, handling vacancies in every legal discipline at every level.
In House: Our in-house client base is vast and includes major and minor players in the financial, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, media, technology, telecoms, transportation, fintech and regulatory sectors as well as start-ups.
Professional Support/Knowledge: We have considerable expertise and an impressive track record in this specialist recruitment area.
An Individual Service: Our Consultants have a vast wealth of knowledge about this most intricate and specialised marketplace, which is indispensable to every candidate seeking the right career advice, and to every employer seeking the best candidate for each vacancy.
We are well known in the market for our professional, friendly, and enthusiastic approach.
- Website
- http://www.ll-j.com/
- Telephone
- 020 7600 1690
- Location
-
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
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