JMW Solicitors are seeking an experienced and motivated fee earner with 1-4 years’ experience of running their own caseload of RTA and EL/PL Portal and non-Portal, fast track cases to join our successful and growing Personal Injury team.

Each year, JMW’s Personal Injury department secures millions of pounds in compensation for clients across the UK by taking positive action on their behalf and presenting the strongest possible case. Our team of expert personal injury lawyers produce some of the best results in the industry. They pride themselves on providing a high level of customer service and understand how an injury can have an impact on clients' day-to-day lives. Over decades of success, the department has received recognition from numerous legal institutions, including being ranked in band 1 for personal injury work in the Northwest for both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, and receiving the Corporate Supporter Award at the inaugural Child Brain Injury Trust Diamond Awards, for our ongoing support and fundraising for the charity.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to run an existing, mixed caseload made up of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) employers' liability and public liability (EL/PL) Portal and non-Portal, fast track claims. Your other responsibilities will include:

• Financial management of cases and archiving
• Taking responsibility for personal development and CPD training requirements
• Keeping up to date with developments in law and procedure
• Raising the profile of the team by attending relevant events and through engagement on social media
• Supervision of more junior fee earners may be required, depending on your level of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

To succeed in this role, you will have at least 1-4 years’ experience of being self-sufficient and running your own caseload of RTA and EL/PL type Portal and non-Portal, fast track value cases. You should also be able to demonstrate: 

• Experience of preparing, planning and effectively running EL/PL and RTA Portal and non-Portal, fast track value cases from inception through to conclusion
• Good working knowledge of the law, principles and practices in relation to Personal Injury work
• Strong legal analysis and research skills
• Business development/marketing/networking experience, including the use of social media to support your role