Work as a Deputy Team Leader Casualty EL/PL in Liverpool
Deputy Team Leader - Casualty (EL/PL) - Litigated EL/PL - Liverpool - £35,000 - £45,000
Deputy Team Leader - Personal Injury Team - Casualty EL/PL - Liverpool
Deputy Team Leader - The personal injury EL/PL team of this leading national defendant insurance firm is looking for a Deputy Team Leader to support the Team Leader on a fixed term contract. The Casualty EL/PL team which looks after certain key clients of the firm particularly in sectors such as leisure and retail.
Overview
Job Title:
Deputy Team Leader
Location:
Liverpool
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000
Term:
Contract opportunity. Option for role to go permanent.
Work pattern:
Hybrid
Reports to:
Team Leader and Operations Director
Previous experience:
Solicitors; Legal Executives; Litigation Executives or experienced Personal Injury Paralegals with proven litigated casualty EL/PL experience preferably from a defendant insurance litigation background, though claimant will be considered. Any previous leadership experience would also be welcome although those looking for their first step up into an operational role should also apply.
Requirements of the role
The successful applicant will be expected to:
Manage a reduced caseload of EL/PL matters
help lead, mentor and manage more junior fee earners
help oversee certain key client relationships.
Nature of the work
The work undertaken by the team ranges encompasses everything from pre-litigation work and volume fast track to more complex multi track work.
Ideally the successful candidate should have proven experience handling EL/PL matters whether from a claimant or defendant perspective. What makes this role different however, is the leadership element of the role which provides the opportunity to develop and hone real managerial and operational experience.
Technical ability coupled with leadership skills
The team is looking for the right kind of candidate with proven EL/PL experience as well as the ability to lead and motivate others and get the best out of people. Perhaps you are an experienced litigator who is already supervising other staff or perhaps you are looking for a real step up.
Either way this role offers the chance to work for a highly regarded national firm in a managerial capacity, so if you are looking for a way into a more operational role which will draw on your leadership as well as fee earning skills this could be the opportunity for you.
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