Job Description

THE FIRM

A well regarded national law firm

THE ROLE

The market leading Local Government Practice seeks a claims defence lawyer

Acting on behalf of various local authorities and their insurers, your primary role will be to manage your own caseload, and assist senior fee earners on their cases.

Your caseload will include an interesting mix or pre litigated and litigated claims including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability Employers Liability, and Housing disrepair.
You will have the opportunity to upskill and assist on data breach claims, human rights and equality act, subsidence and flooding cases.

ABOUT YOU

You will have previous claims handling experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.As the role is varied, you should have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. NQ to 2 years PQEPreferably experience of defending litigated claims but candidates who have Claimant litigation experience will also consideredExcellent knowledge of the CPR and litigationFlexible approach to work and a willingness to travel

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.