RTA Litigation Lawyer
About Us:
Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in 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. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 4,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.
The Role:
Express Solicitors is currently in an exciting growth phase within our Road Travel Accident department. Due to our continued success, along with various mergers, and acquisitions, the department is dealing with the new legal changes positively.
The role offers genuine progression opportunities, this year alone, we saw 2 promotions to Partner and 6 to Senior Associate. We also offer our employees remote working on a 3/2 alternate rota.
We are currently looking for an additional lawyer to join our RTA department. Ideally 1 to 4 years PQE/ Cilex or alternatively, qualified by experience. Tenacity, ability and enthusiasm are key skills in helping to get the best results for our clients.
The Caseload will be cradle to grave and you will deal with all stages from portal to trial. Therefore, you must be a strong Litigator who really knows the process. Cases will predominantly be Fast Track but there will be some exposure to Multi Track work from high qualify non-CMC sources.
We are looking for a pragmatic individual who has a keen eye for detail but is always aware of the larger picture. Someone who can balance the needs of the individual client while progressing their whole caseload.
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
- Knowledge of Proclaim case management system
We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all
Salary, Hours & Benefits
- A basic salary up to £40,000 depending on experience. Along 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
- 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
- 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
Recruitment Process
To apply, send a CV and covering letter to or visit our careers page
Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams or In Office and will include scenario-based questioning.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer (with a focus on traffic accidents), Auto Accident Litigator, Traffic Collision Attorney, Car Crash Litigation Specialist, Road Accident Claims Lawyer, Vehicle Collision Legal Counsel, Traffic Incident Compensation Lawyer, Auto Crash Compensation Lawyer, Road Traffic Injury Litigation Counsel, Car Accident Claims Advocate considered for this role.
