Senior Associate

We are looking for a casualty solicitor (5-10 PQE) to join our Casualty team in Leeds or Manchester. At present, the dedicated team comprises of 6 fee earners, a Partner, Senior Associate, Associate, Solicitor, Trainee and Paralegal.

As an Associate or Senior Associate in our Casualty team at Markel Law, you’ll manage a diverse and varied caseload, providing defendant work to insurers on a wide variety of disputes, including those relating to employers liability and public liability within the social care, equine and construction sectors. You’ll support the Head of Department in supervising junior team members and achieving departmental goals.

The role involves working on a mixed case load of fast track, intermediate and multi-track work primarily on cases funded under legal expenses insurance policies.

Who we are: Markel Law LLP is a law firm, independently authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We handle a broad range of legal services for Markel policyholders, associations and leading businesses across a range of sectors. Our teams are spread across offices in Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon, employing over 60 lawyers. We are recognised as leading experts across commercial, civil, personal injury, employment and regulatory law often handling complex, high value claims and disputes with a unique focus on commerciality and client outcomes rather than profit.

At Markel we hold the individual’s right to self-determination in the highest light, providing an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility. We have the ability to make decisions or change course quickly unlike other large law firms. Our goal is to deliver legal services in line with the Markel Style.

Your day-to-day activities will involve managing a diverse caseload of disputes, including those relating to employers liability and public liability within the social welfare, equine and construction sectors. You’ll have a mixed case load of fast track, intermediate and multi-track work.

The role will involve providing our clients with an efficient and courteous service at all times while delivering on billing and other key performance indicators. In addition to this, we would look to you to act as a mentor and supervise junior solicitors and paralegals, helping them achieve their targets and develop their skills.

The role will also allow you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the insurance industry, by undertaking additional qualifications, and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance company.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Casualty / PI
• Have existing defendant personal injury litigation experience in both EL/PL and professional liability claims involving personal injury
• Experience in clinical negligence, Animals Act 1971 and policy coverage would be ideal, although not essential
• Have a thorough understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Be accustomed to running your own caseload under appropriate supervision

Skills:

• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload
• Have good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows)
• Be able to work under pressure
• Deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Have high attention to detail and accuracy in their work
• Demonstrate first-class client care and communication skills across all levels
• Demonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external partners
• Have excellent written communication skills
• Be an effective team mate, demonstrating a positive ‘can do’ attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members
• Be willing to prepare internal and external training materials and present to colleagues and clients

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
• Up to 16% company pension scheme
• Private medical and dental cover
• Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/pets/dependants)
• Income protection, life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
• As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!

Are you ready to play your part? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You’ll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

At Markel we are all about the people, celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.