Title: Solicitor 

Department: Financial Mis-selling/PCP

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Location: Manchester City Centre

Hours: Full-time [Monday – Friday]

Type: Office Based

Our client is a busy multidisciplinary legal practice based in Manchester city centre. 

The firm provide a professional, personalised service for private and commercial clients and they are building a reputation as one of the city’s leading law firms. With the combined areas of specialism offered by representatives, the firm is qualified to provide high-quality legal advice and guidance for consumers and corporate clients. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct of complex and challenging Litigated PCP claims from instruction to completion
• Periodical file reviews and progressing each case
• Provide a high-quality service and regular updates to our clients in person or via telephone
• Drafting court proceedings where necessary
• Drafting instructions to Counsel and liaising with Counsel
• Researching and interpreting complex areas of the law and keeping up-to date with in developments in the law
• Engaging in settlement negotiations
• Administrative tasks to progress files  

The successful candidate must have: 

• 1-4 years’ PQE gained within a similar field representing claimants
• The ability to establish priorities and manage deadlines. 
• Excellent organisational skills. 
• Fluency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Proclaim case management
• The motivation to work alone and as part of a team. 
• A flexible approach to the working environment with a strong work ethic
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing the business of the firm

  What you will receive: 

• Basic salary of up to £45,000 [dependant on PQE]

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. 

• Excellent ongoing training and support. 

• Continued opportunities for career progression and personal development.