Solicitor, Legal Counsel

Pro currently has an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join the newly formed Pro Legal team. The post holder will undertake a variety of tasks to manage and progress a caseload of litigated claims, with a focus on disease, illness and/or historic abuse matters. The role is open to candidates at varying levels of experience and qualification.

Pro currently has UK office locations in London, Glasgow, Gloucester, Horsham and Liverpool and operates a flexible working policy with regard to location and remote working. The post holder may be required to travel between these locations when necessary.

• Chartered Legal Executives (CILEx)
• Experienced Paralegals

• Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
• Asbestos-related disease
• Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
• Other industrial disease / illness claims
• Historic abuse claims

Defendant experience is preferred but not essential.

• Manage a caseload of litigated fast-track and multi-track claims (disease/illness and/or historic abuse)
• Draft key legal documents including:
  • Defences
  • Disclosure Lists
  • Witness Statements
  • Costs Budgets
  • Instructions to Counsel
  • Client reports
• Assess liability and quantum
• Analyse documentary and expert evidence, including medical records
• Ensure compliance with court directions and procedural timetables
• Attend court hearings where required
• Maintain accurate case management and management information
• Deliver a high standard of client service at all times

• Compliance with client SLAs
• Achieve financial and chargeable hour targets
• Accurate completion of MI

• Experience handling litigated claims (disease, illness and/or abuse preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of CPR and litigation process
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Good analytical skills, particularly in relation to liability and medical evidence
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The above lists are not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities within the wider remit of the role.