Junior Associate - Associate: Motor

Department:
Motor

Location:

Manchester

Role:
Junior Associate (2-3 PQE)

We are looking to recruit a Junior Associate for our Motor team into the Manchester office. The successful candidate will work in a small team dedicated to dealing with a number of the UK's largest insurer clients and will report directly to the Legal Director in respect of day-to-day tasks. The team currently enjoys hybrid working, being in the office 20% of the time.

While we have a preference for candidates with prior experience in Multi-Track cases, we also welcome applications from those with a strong background in Fast Track work. Full training and ongoing supervision will be provided to support your development in Multi-Track work.

• Acting and assisting on Multi Track Motor claims on behalf of leading Insurers.
• Handling own case load and assisting others with multi-track work, including complex Motor injury claims.
• Reporting to, liaising with and meeting clients with a high level of professionalism.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Preparing instructions to counsel and experts and attending and advising in conference.
• Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adhoc tasks as required.

• Preference to experience working on Multi-Track or strong experience in Fast Track Motor claims.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.
• A Professional manner with the ability to build relationship internally and externally.
• Assertive and confident to managing expectations.
• Experience from claimant or defendant firms are welcome.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.

We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel refore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.