At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload of professional indemnity claims and litigate complex cases.
- Company: In-house law firm with a focus on high-value claims and policyholder support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop trial skills and work on high-exposure cases.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in professional negligence and strong litigation skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client is an in-house law firm that provides legal services to its policyholders and has extensive experience of dealing with often complex, high value claims.
As part of continued growth, the team in London is looking to recruit an experienced Professional Negligence Lawyer (5+PQE) to join as a Senior Fee Earner.
In this role, you will manage your own caseload of professional indemnity claims across a range of professionals.
The ideal candidate should possess substantial experience in professional negligence, preferably with exposure to defendant insurance work, and be capable of managing their own caseload with minimal oversight.
The
Role: Litigating cases to verdict while demonstrating effective trial skills and techniques.
Independently managing a caseload from case inception through to trial or resolution.
Working under the guidance of the Head of Legal Practice in litigating complex and high-exposure cases.
Conducting legal research as needed and supervise delegated research projects for Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
Drafting interim motions, briefs, disclosure requests, and other court documents independently.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external clients.
Key
Requirements: Experience in insurance litigation is highly desired.
Experience with professional indemnity and financial risks cases is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Persuasive writing and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to communicate positions clearly and succinctly.
Advanced presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and others.
A desire to develop effective trial skills as litigation complexity increases.
Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
Decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
Professional Negligence Senior Lawyer employer: Auston Legal Limited
Auston Legal Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, ideal for a Senior Insurance Litigation Associate. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while working in a vibrant location that promotes work-life balance. The firm values its team members, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to engage with diverse clients in a dynamic legal landscape.
