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Associate (Grade A) – RTA Serious Injury \n Wakefield or remote working up to 100 miles \n Associate | Serious Injury \n 35 hour working week | Flexible working \n An established claimant personal injury firm is looking to appoint an experienced Associate (Grade A) to join its Serious Injury team. \n This is a senior opportunity for a serious injury specialist who wants to handle complex, high value RTA claims while having the support and autonomy to focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. \n You’ll manage a specialist caseload covering complex liability, quantum, rehabilitation, interim payments and settlement strategy. You’ll also work closely with clients, families, counsel and medical experts, while providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team. \n The role \n\n • Manage complex serious injury claims from initial instruction through to resolution\n, • Lead on liability, quantum, rehabilitation and settlement strategy\n, • Work closely with clients, families, counsel and medical experts\n, • Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and paralegals\n, • Contribute to the continued development of the Serious Injury team\n, • Maintain high standards of technical work and client care\n\n About you \n You’ll typically have 8+ years’ PQE, or equivalent senior level experience, with a strong background in serious injury work. \n You’ll have experience handling complex claims involving liability and quantum, alongside strong knowledge of litigation and court procedure. Excellent client care, sound judgement and the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues are also important. \n What’s on offer? \n\n • Specialist serious injury caseload\n, • High value claimant work\n, • No individual billing targets driving decision making\n, • Strong team structure and meaningful support\n, • Flexible and agile working\n, • 35 hour working week\n, • Annual bonus, subject to performance\n, • Life Assurance and Income Protection\n, • Holiday Trade Away\n, • Monthly Time For Me Days\n, • Long term career development and progression\n\n This is a great opportunity for an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor looking to take the next step in a specialist claimant practice, with the autonomy to focus on quality work and client outcomes. \n Apply via the link or contact Dan at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion. \n #INDMISC

Role: EL & PL Legal Executive \n Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire \n Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 \n Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid \n CRA Consulting is delighted to be working exclusively with a nationally recognised claimant law firm to appoint an experienced Employer's Liability / Public Liability Legal Executive. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation professional to join a well-established specialist team representing individuals who have sustained injuries arising from workplace accidents and public liability incidents. \n The successful candidate will take on a strong, quality caseload while benefiting from excellent technical support, genuine opportunities for career progression and a supportive, collaborative working environment. \n The Role \n As an EL/PL Legal Executive, you will manage a varied portfolio of pre-litigated and litigated claims, taking responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and delivering a consistently high standard of client service. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a caseload of claimant Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.\n, • Assessing liability, analysing evidence and identifying key legal and evidential issues.\n, • Instructing and reviewing medical evidence and assessing the value of claims.\n, • Preparing court documentation, schedules of loss, witness statements and other litigation documents.\n, • Negotiating settlements with defendant insurers and their solicitors.\n, • Issuing proceedings where necessary and managing claims through the litigation process.\n, • Working closely with counsel, medical experts and other relevant third parties.\n, • Providing clients with clear, practical advice and keeping them updated throughout their claim.\n, • Ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols.\n\n About You \n We would like to hear from Legal Executives, Litigation Executives, experienced Fee Earners and Senior Paralegals with a background in claimant personal injury litigation. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience handling claimant Employer's Liability and/or Public Liability claims.\n, • The confidence and ability to manage your own caseload with limited supervision.\n, • A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.\n, • Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills.\n, • A commercially focused approach combined with a strong commitment to client care.\n, • The ability to organise, prioritise and manage competing deadlines within a busy litigation environment.\n\n Experience of multi-track litigation would be beneficial. However, candidates with strong fast-track EL/PL experience who are ready to broaden their expertise and progress their career are also encouraged to apply. \n What's on Offer? \n This is an opportunity to join a firm that values its people and provides genuine support for professional development. \n The successful candidate will benefit from: \n\n • A competitive salary with regular opportunities for salary review.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working options.\n, • Clear and achievable career progression.\n, • Ongoing training and technical development.\n, • A comprehensive employee benefits package.\n, • A collaborative and supportive team culture.\n, • Recognition for individual contribution and performance.\n, • The opportunity to handle high-quality claimant litigation alongside experienced specialists.\n\n Interested? \n If you're an experienced EL/PL litigation professional looking for your next career move, we'd be pleased to hear from you. \n For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with CRA Consulting. \n Lauren Hopkinson \n Legal Recruitment Consultant | CRA Consulting

Role: Fast Track Fee Earner Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid We are working in partnership with a well-established legal practice to recruit a Fast Track Fee Earner to join their Non-MOJ Motor team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced personal injury professional to manage a varied caseload of fast-track RTA claims within a supportive and structured environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing cases efficiently from pre-litigation through to settlement or litigation, ensuring a high standard of client care and compliance with procedural requirements throughout. Key Requirements\n\n • Experience handling your own caseload of RTA pre-litigated claims\n, • Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and litigation process\n, • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX-qualified (with practising rights preferred but not essential)\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple files effectively\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail\n, • Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office\n, • Strong negotiation skills with a pragmatic, commercially aware approach\n, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment\n, • Proactive attitude towards learning and professional development\nKey Responsibilities\n\n, • Manage a high-volume caseload of pre- and post-litigation RTA non-portal claims\n, • Take ownership of client matters, ensuring appropriate strategy and optimal outcomes\n, • Handle liability disputes, including complex and denied liability cases, with minimal supervision\n, • Assess quantum, including reviewing medical evidence and researching relevant case law for complex injuries\n, • Draft schedules of special damages and assess general damages including pain, suffering and loss of amenity\n, • Negotiate settlement terms with third parties in a timely and proactive manner, identifying litigation opportunities where appropriate\n, • Draft court proceedings and manage litigation steps, including directions questionnaires, disclosure, compliance with court orders, and preparation of evidence\n, • Liaise with counsel and experts where required and attend telephone hearings as necessary\nAbout the Opportunity\n This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal team within a progressive and supportive environment. The organisation is committed to professional development, high-quality client service, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.Additional Information:CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

Our client Yorkshire Collaboration (Wakefield) is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Locality team. Overall Purpose of the Post: To provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children and young people, their families and carers in line with the policies and procedures of the Children and Young People's Directorate and within regulatory and statutory guidelines, the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Work and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Practice. To contribute to a wide range of statutory social work activities and carry out professional social work tasks in accordance with recognised social work procedures, Signs of Safety, evidence based practice and professional social work ethics. This is an experienced social worker role with specific responsibilities for managing a caseload of higher levels of complexity. This will include assessment of needs and the management of risk regarding children, young people, their families and carers. Senior social workers will be expected to maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required and give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings. They will be expected to provide casework advice, support and guidance to other team members and contribute to the planning and developing of future services and policies, whilst promoting innovative ways of developing support to service users. The role will include the supervising of students and the development of the practice learning setting, including providing support and guidance to newly qualified social workers within the team as required.Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client’s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI’s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition – long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance * Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

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