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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.
 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7600 1690
Location
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom

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