Local Government & Property Damage Solicitor

Overview

In this role you support the Local Government team in defending public and employers’ liability and property damage claims, with a focus on pre-action and High Court disputes for Local Government and statutory bodies. You will handle a mix of high-value and lower-value property damage cases, progressing to more autonomy on larger matters. You’ll manage case workflows, coordinate with clients and experts, and contribute to business development. This is a junior-friendly opportunity in a collaborative, specialist environment with meaningful impact on public sector claims.

Responsibilities

• Assist on predominantly PL property damage claims involving residential and commercial properties and statutory infrastructure
• Support senior fee earners with case management, legal research, and drafting of witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel
• Attend client meetings and court hearings
• Respond to correspondence and inquiries promptly, with or without supervision
• Meet financial and chargeable targets
• Support the team’s business development activities
• Perform additional duties within the wider remit of the role

Key requirements

• Experience handling or assisting on property damage claims or casualty claims
• Experience handling PL, EL, and Highways claims
• Proactive and forward-thinking mindset
• Willingness to engage with the whole team
• Experience of handling own caseload
• Good drafting, communication, and IT skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and multi-task
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative

• Proactive mindset
• Strong communication abilities
• Team collaboration
• Legal drafting
• Witness statements
• Legal research

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