Supervising EL/PL Lawyer

Supervising EL/PL Lawyer - Birmingham - Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE

My client is a leading international law firm and they are looking to bring in an EL/PL Lawyer to join their growing Personal Injury team in Birmingham. This newly created role has come about due to the firms continued growth and offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a supervisory role while maintaining a quality caseload of their own. You wouldnt need previous experience managing a team to be considered.

Role:

You will manage your own caseload of predominantly multi-track EL/PL files that will include files over £100k, while also supervising junior team members of around 2-4 people. Your caseload will be smaller to allow you to give proper supervision but also to ensure that you keep your case handling experience. You will have a handful of files in your own name and will have the pick of the files allocated to your team.
Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of EL/PL claims, ranging from fast-track to multi-track matters
• Supervise junior team members, mainlyjunior fee earners with 0-2 years' experience
• Ensure smooth case progression, providing technical guidance and mentoring
• Collaborate with the Team Manager, who will support with HR issues (e.g. performance, disciplinaries)
• Provide input into the development of the team and processes as it continues to grow

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in defendant EL/PL litigation , although those from a claimant background looking to get into a defendant role will also be considered
• Ability to manage your own caseload effectively while supporting others
• Experience with higher-value claims (over £100k) is a plus
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• You may be a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or a paralegal with 6+ years' experience

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
• Hybrid working with 3 days in-office per week
• 25 days AL with the option to purchase a week
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Private medical and dental insurance and many others.
• Opportunity to progress into team leadership roles
• Supportive and collaborative team environment in a growing department

Interview Process:

• Two-stage process via Microsoft Teams
• Quick turnaround expected for strong candidates

For a confidential chat, please get in touch.

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