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Are you an experienced Litigation Legal Advisor professional looking to make a real impact in a supportive and dynamic team Join us at Carpenters Group and take the next step in your career!
Location: Manchester, M32 0RS
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
About Us:
At Carpenters Group, we've been at the forefront of providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. What started as a small law firm has grown into a team of 1,500 professionals including legal experts, insurance specialists, and corporate services leaders spread across seven office locations.
We’re not just about business; we’re about people. Our core values shape everything we do, and we’re proud to offer a supportive, informal, and positive working environment where everyone can thrive. We know that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, which is why we’re dedicated to supporting your growth, development, and wellbeing.
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, excel, and build a career that truly excites you, Carpenters Group is the place to be. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team!
Litigation Legal Advisor – The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Advisor to join our expanding team.
In this role you would be managing a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process. You will also deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Litigation Legal Advisor – Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices
  • To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice
  • To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision
  • To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation
  • To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously
  • Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks
  • To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firm’s integrity
    Litigation Legal Advisor – You:
  • Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims
  • Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time
  • A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
  • Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office.
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm
    Litigation Legal Advisor - Benefits:
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working model
  • Holiday buy and sell
  • 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
  • Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
  • Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
  • My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
  • Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
  • Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
  • Pension scheme
  • Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
  • Dress for your day policy
    At Carpenters Group, we celebrate diversity and actively integrate it into every part of the employee experience. Our commitment to inclusion means that all our employees are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of background, beliefs, or circumstances.
    To submit your CV for this Litigation Legal Advisor opportunity click ‘Apply’ now

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