Solicitor

Looking for a new legal role within Casualty / Personal Injury that will have a meaningful impact on the clients we work with?
We are searching for either a Solicitor or an Associate Solicitor to join our Markel Law team !
What part will you play? 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 and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

Markel Law LLP 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.

Part of Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We are looking for a casualty solicitor (2-6 years PQE) to join our Casualty team in Leeds. At present, the dedicated team comprises of a Partner, 2 Senior Associates, Associate, Solicitor, 2 Trainees and 2 Paralegals.

As a Solicitor/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/delegating to junior team members, subject to relevant experience 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide advice to insurers on a wide variety of Employers Liability and Public Liability matters

• Be expected to manage a case load of their own, including recommending reserves and setting strategies under the supervision of a Partner/Senior Associate

• Support the Head of Department with the supervision of paralegals, and in achieving the strategic aims of the department. Achieving the department’s fee targets and assisting and enabling others to do so by assisting in the development of junior members of the team

• Set and deliver objectives personally and through the team. Set team objectives in conjunction with Head of Department, monitor performance and progress and provide professional guidance to team members as appropriate

• Have a mixed case load fast, intermediate and multi-track EL/PL defendant work

• Embrace the challenge of expanding their knowledge into new areas of law

• Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client’s position

• Provide our clients with an efficient and courteous service at all times

• Be expected to deliver on billing and other key performance indicators

• Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures

• Have the opportunity to develop their 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

Our must haves:

• Have existing defendant personal injury litigation experience in both EL/PL and professional liability claims

• 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 their own caseload under appropriate supervision

• 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 stakeholders

• Have excellent written communication skills

• Be an effective team player, demonstrating a positive ‘can do’ attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members

Who we are:

Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday |We think further

What’s in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus 10% annual bonus & strong benefits package…

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave

• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer

• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates 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 are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all 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 [email protected] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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