Solicitor, Abuse Claims

Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm seeks an experienced solicitor to join their Abuse team specializing in civil compensation claims for survivors of abuse. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of PQE, excellent IT and administrative skills, and a commitment to supporting clients. This role offers training and supervision, allowing you to grow in a nurturing environment focused on justice and client care. Join a team with a proven track record of landmark cases and make a difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience representing claimants in abuse compensation claims.
• Strong interest in personal injury claims.
• Commitment to developing the business of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional, high-quality service to clients.
• Conduct complex and challenging abuse compensation claims.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Administrative skills

Research skills

Energetic and sociable

Education

8+ years' PQE

Job description

Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP isendan a leading London law firm representing individuals who have been seriously invested. Through litigation, we help our clients secure the compensation they need to live their best lives, however altered their circumstances. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are passionate about getting the best results, providing exemplary client care, whilst striving to change the law for the better with every case.

We are committed to making Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP the best place to work for everyone. Our people are not only leading solicitors handling complex and challenging multi-track work, but they are also extraordinary individuals and we take great care to nurture and support their growth within a learning culture.

Job Description

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity quitar for an experienced solicitor to join our Abuse team, specialising in bringing civil compensation claims survivors of abuse against those responsible – personally or vicariously.

We have the largest team of abuse solicitors in the country and a proven track record of precedent setting cases, including:

• A v Hoare & others, which changed the law of limitation in this area
• FZO v Adams & Anr, the highest ever award of damages in an abuse claim;
• ABC v West Heath, the first case in which damages were awarded to a claimant for sexting.

You will assist with:

• providing an exceptional, high quality service to our clients; and
• the conduct of complex and challenging abuse compensation claims.

You will ideally:

• be an enthusiastic lawyer with 8+ years’ PQE representing claimants;
• have experience working on personal injury claims and have a strong interest in specialising in abuse work;
• be hard working, energetic, sociable, with excellent IT, administrative and research skills;
• be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing the business of the firm.

In return we will give you with the opportunity to excel by providing training, support, supervision and responsibility to match your experience.