Lawyer

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal practice in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Lawyer for its Personal Injury Department. The role, requiring at least 2 years PQE, encompasses a diverse range of personal injury cases including accidents at work and medical negligence claims. The firm prides itself on career development and provides attractive benefits like 36 days of holiday and a shareholder pension. This is a chance to grow in a supportive environment, contributing positively to client outcomes.

Benefits

36 days holiday including bank holidays

Shareholder pension

Death in service benefit

Choice of subsidised gym membership or medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Post Qualification Experience in personal injury law.
• Ability to handle a broad range of personal injury cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases including accidents at work and road traffic accidents.
• Provide effective client representation and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals and support staff.

Skills

Personal injury law

Client communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

2 years PQE+

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dedicated Lawyer within the Personal Injury Department, based out of our Bournemouth office.

The Department is headed up by Partner, David McWilliam, who has worked at Ellis Jones for over 30 years. The role would suit someone 2 years PQE+ and involves a broad range of personal injury work e.g. accidents at work, road traffic accidents, medical negligence claims, trip and slip accidents, cycling accidents and military claims, and claims under the Fast, Intermediate and Multi-Track.

Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 180 staff, 24 Partners based across 8 offices in Dorset, Hampshire and London. Our culture supports and encourages your career development, and this role presents a real opportunity to progress through the firm. We have defined competencies which provide a clear and manageable timetable for career progression. Alongside clear career advancement, we also offer the opportunity to develop other personal skills, such as leadership, selling, and time management.

We offer a competitive salary. There is a big emphasis at the firm on rewarding our people and we are continually reviewing our staff benefits. These currently include: above average holiday (36 days inc. bank holidays), shareholder pension, death in service benefit, choice of two out of four of: subsidised gym membership, medical cashback scheme, further pension contribution, or an additional day of holiday.

At Ellis Jones we are proud of our values and culture. If you think that you would fit into our culture, please give us at least one example of how in a covering letter attaching your CV.