Litigation Executive/Associate Solicitor

We have an opportunity for a skilled and ambitious personal injury specialist to join our Manchester Personal Injury team! 

We are keen to hear from both non-qualified and qualified (NQ to 2PQE) candidates: non-qualified candidates would join us as a Litigation Executive whereas qualified candidates would join us as an Associate Solicitor. Regardless of what capacity you join us in, the role will manage end to end litigation, investigate, and pursue EL / PL & RTA injury claims. The caseload will be primarily focused on Fast Track and Intermediate Track matters, alongside a smaller number of Multi Track cases.

What you'll bring

• Relevant experience in Personal Injury, with demonstrable experience of running your own caseload. 
• Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all.
• Experience in reviewing medical, financial records and drafting legal documentation and correspondence.
• Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook).
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a positive attitude.
• Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Proven ability to be self-sufficient in relation to administration, typing and IT requirements.
• Experience in interviewing clients, taking witness statements, dealing sensitively and managing difficult situations and conversations.

Job descriptions

The full job description for each role is linked from the bottom of this page. 

Salary

The salary will be dependent on experience but our NQ salary for Manchester is £41,500.

About Leigh Day

We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

Benefits 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days from home for a full time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Electric car scheme

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.  We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work.  We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.