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The Firm

Anthony Gold Solicitors is a long-established, still-growing law firm ranked among the top 200 firms in England. With decades of experience and a modern, forward-looking approach, we are now considered one of the leaders in our respective fields.

The ethos of our practice is simple yet effective; we are committed to doing what is best for our clients through our expertise, personable approach, ability to build strong relationships and professionalism.

The Role

You will assist a partner with a catastrophic injury caseload on behalf of clients who have sustained serious life-changing injuries - in particular brain injuries, spinal injuries and serious orthopaedic injuries from which a full recovery is unlikely.

You will assist in all aspects of a busy and interesting caseload to include:

• Meeting with new clients to discuss their case and their concerns to support them through the litigation process.
• Liasing with case managers to assist with the provision of timely and high-quality rehabilitation after serious injury.
• Supporting clients with referrals for benefits advice to ensure their maximum entitlement and setting up of personal injury trusts to safeguard damages.
• Collating and reviewing medical records from various sources to include GPs, treating hospitals and other medical providers.
• Organising other items of disclosure clearly and methodically for reference throughout the case.
• Visiting witnesses, note taking and drafting witness statements for review and further discussion.
• Instructing a range of experts to include liability experts, medical and non-medical experts throughout the claim.
• Regular contact with clients in setting up medical assessments and ensuring their safe travel and from appointments.
• Attending conferences with Counsel, note taking, reporting on next steps and conducting follow up tasks.
• Preparing for Court attendances, attending either alongside Counsel or your supervising Partner, note taking and conducting follow up tasks.
• Assisting in the presentation of work in department and team meetings.

Person Specification

• Ideally would have some injury and medical claims experience, but not essential
• Must have an interest in claimant personal injury work and want to further your career in the area.
• Must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to seriously injured people
• Must be well organised, use initiative, prioritise appropriately, show attention to detail, manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills (be respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic)
• Must adopt a “can do” approach, show commercial awareness and represent the department and firm appropriately
• Must be reliable, show commitment and be a supportive team player
• Must reflect the firm’s culture in your presentation internally and externally.

Qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension
• Discretionary annual staff bonus
• Reduced gym membership
• Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
• Season Ticket Loan
• Additional 2 days off for Christmas