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\n\n Your new company \n\n Our client is a market‑leading national law firm recognised for its expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence matters. With a long‑standing reputation for delivering high‑quality legal services, the firm supports a wide range of public and private‑sector clients. Its teams regularly advise on complex and sensitive claims and have been involved in many influential cases at appellate level. The firm is consistently ranked in top legal directories and is known for its deep understanding of the social, political and commercial factors influencing the sectors it serves. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong progression opportunities. \nThe Personal Injury department is recruiting for an Associate to join their Leeds office to handle their own caseload of EL/PL matters. Files will primarily be of a fast-track and lower-value multi-track nature, but there will be opportunities to assist with catastrophic loss files. \n \n \nYour new role \n\n This Personal Injury Associate role will see you: \n\n\n\t • Manage a personal caseload of EL/PL claims from instruction through to resolution.\n\t, • Handle pre‑litigation and litigated matters, ensuring cases progress efficiently.\n\t, • Assist senior colleagues on complex and high‑value claims.\n\t, • Conduct detailed assessment of legal liability, causation and damages.\n\t, • Use the firm's case management system effectively to meet financial and productivity targets.\n\t, • Contribute to team development and, where appropriate, business development activities.\n\n\n \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\n\n\t • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with proven experience handling casualty claims.\n\t, • Strong background in both pre‑ and post‑litigation work.\n\t, • Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.\n\t, • Strong analytical skills with sound judgement on risk and strategy.\n\t, • Experience with case management systems and financial target delivery.\n\t, • Any exposure to Human Rights or data breach matters is beneficial.\n\n\n \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for personal injury solicitors or chartered legal executive with full litigation rights. You will be working as part of an industry-leading team, in a firm recognised for its commitment to employee development. You can expect a full and interesting caseload along with a high level of hybrid working, requiring 2 days of office attendance per week. A very competitive salary of up to £62,000 is available and negotiable dependent on experience. \n \n \nWhat you need to do now \n\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n\n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty. With 20 years of experience in advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting close to 500 million people in developing countries. This internship focuses on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog . • Part-time (12 hours per week), • 12-week program, • Remote position, • Unpaid internship, • Flexible schedule — complete earlier if working ahead, • Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or the blog, • Research relevant topics, • Assist with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts, • Assist with fundraising activities, • Unpaid internship (college credit available), • New programs begin every month, • You may choose your preferred start month

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With over 20 years of experience in advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries. The Political Affairs Internship focuses on making poverty a priority within U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. • Part-time (12 hours per week), • 12-week program, • Remote position, • Unpaid internship, • Flexible schedule — complete earlier if working ahead, • Lead public and political outreach in your state or district, • Meet with members of Congress/Government in your constituency, • Represent The Borgen Project at business, political, and community events, • Assist with fundraising activities, • Create and manage a personal fundraising campaign, • Mobilize individuals to contact government representatives, • Speak to groups, classes, and organizations, • Unpaid internship (college credit available), • New programs begin every month, • You may choose your preferred start month