Job Description

Cordell & Co is a personal injury law firm based in Dorking, Surrey. It is a second-generation family owned law firm with a pedigree in a wide range of areas of personal injury. Our firm is growing and the opportunity will allow you to operate within a growing, vibrant environment working closely with the owner in their plan to modernise and develop the firm into a top personal injury practice.

This role is ideal for an individual who is suited to the management of legal environments, comfortable with managing a team of highly motivated individuals and their characters. They must excel in the development and management of general legal operations. They must be confident of working with a young owner with an overall goal of growing the firm with organic investment.

Operational Responsibilities

Advise the owner on legal and governance matters affecting the business. Lead legal strategy, risk management and compliance mechanics through communication with the owner and COLP. Lead trial performance by attendance at court and managing counsel. Supporting fee earners in reaching their goals through guidance, management and training. Managing a growing group of up to 50 staff including solicitors (Currently 26 staff).
Practice Responsibilities

Review and manage tasks which a solicitor would be expected to undertake within the firm. Manage risk associated with prospects of success on the firm's caseload. Manage risk associated with limitation on the firm's caseload. Manage disbursement risk on the firm's caseload. Review the cases where liability has been denied, pre-issue, to establish if we will support the matters to court. Manage the paralegals in their endeavours insofar as dealing with the following: Submission of Claims Notification Forms/Letter of Claim Reviewing the denial of liability Application of medical records Instruction of medical evidence
The candidate will be required to have 5 years PQE as a solicitor or barrister having worked in personal injury or a similar field of law. They must have an excellent understanding of the civil procedure rules and the pre-action protocols. They also must have experience of working with minimal supervision on personal injury matters.

They must have a good understanding of the use of technology and artificial intelligence and it's application to case management. Any development experience would lead to improved terms but this is not necessary.

Salary: 80,000-120,000

Bonus: 10%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 80,000.00-120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Free parking
Application question(s):

Are you willing to attend the office 5 days a week?
Work Location: In person