Job Details

Reference: 37247272

Company: Frances Armstrong Associates LLP

Vacancy Type: Private Practice Lawyer

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Consumer, Employment, Insurance/Reinsurance, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, PI/Clinical Negligence, Private Client, Other

Locations: UK, South East, South West, Midlands

PQEs: Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years

Salary: Great Salary and Benefits package

Posted: 02 Dec 2008

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On behalf of a very well respected Legal 500 Law Firm, Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is currently recruiting a Civil Litigation Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE or a FILEX equivalent to join our client's team based in Northampton.

This is a first class opportunity to join a highly regarded and successful team within the legal profession and in the H&S world.

The successful applicant will have experience of handling personal injury litigation, including public liability, employer's liability, product liability and road traffic cases and non PI liability claims as well as experience of running own caseload of fast/multi-track pre and post litigated cases, including negotiation and settlement of damages and settlement of costs,

Essential Attributes:

* Minimum of 1 year PQE or FILEX equivalent experience
* Ability to manage own caseload
* Proven track record of working towards, and achieving, financial / other targets
* Background in defendant litigation
* Experience of Court hearings, DJ appointments/CMCs
* Ability to build relationships with clients and potential clients
* Good communications skills
* Excellent interpersonal and team skills
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Experience of working for local authority clients / utility companies and with / for insurers, Magistrates Court procedure / motor prosecutions / defence would also be advantageous.

For the right candidate our clients can offer a first class working environment, a commitment to development and a transparent promotion/career path.

This is a first class opportunity to work with leaders in the field and to contribute

Salary - A competitive salary and benefits package will be discussed and awarded to reflect skills, previous experience and expectations.

Start date ASAP

For more information visit – Frances Armstrong Associates LLP

All applicants must be living in the U.K at time of application, and be eligible to work full time and without restriction in the U.K.

Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is a legal recruitment agency specialising in supplying staff and employment solutions to the U.K Legal Sector from offices in London and Birmingham

Job Title: Solicitor / Legal Executive - Regulatory
Recruitment: Legal Job - Northampton - Frances Armstrong
Dept: Regulatory - Solicitor / Legal Executive

Website - http://www.faa-uk.com