Rta team leader

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. We are currently ranked 93 in the Top 200 UK Law firms and are a Legal 500 Recognised Leading Firm for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 4,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. Role Due to our continued success and growth, (we beat our yearly targets again!) we are currently looking for an experienced RTA litigator and Team Leader. This role will be to join our Road Traffic Accidents department, managing a caseload while supervising 3/5 junior fee earners. You will have access to both secretarial and paralegal support to help you maximise your fee earning. The caseload will be from cradle to grave and you will deal with all stages from portal to trial. Therefore, you must be an experienced RTA Litigator (4 years plus,) who really knows the entire process. Cases will be majority fast track but there will also be some multi track work from high quality non-CMC sources. We are looking for a pragmatic and tenacious individual, who has a keen eye for detail but is always aware of the larger picture. A keen litigator who can lead their team from the front. Person Specification Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload from cradle to grave. Genuine tenacity. Confidence in dealing with and using the CPR to win. Excellent client care ability, with a passion for achieving the best possible outcome for our clients. People management skills, able to offer strong supervision to juniors. Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing. Knowledge of Proclaim case management system. Salary, Hours Benefits A basic salary up to £40k, with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview. 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation. 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days (3 days reserved for Christmas closure of the office) 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service. Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service Attending fee earner meetings and training sessions (every other month) Death in Service – 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit annual flu jab