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Serious Injury Team Leader – Greater Manchester

Serious Injury Team Leader in Greater Manchester. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage a team of junior lawyers, promoting company values and best practices.

  • Provide leadership and ensure efficient management of staff and resources.

  • Conduct random file supervision and reviews of ongoing cases.

  • Assist the company in achieving budget targets.

  • Interpret regulatory changes and conduct staff training.

  • Offer continuous leadership and development for department staff.

  • Assist with business development initiatives.

  • Provide guidance to fee earners on legal issues and case queries.

  • Advise on all aspects of Multi-Track work, including liability and quantum.

  • Deliver clear and concise written and verbal advice.

About You

  • Experience managing a Multi-Track caseload within a legal practice.

  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet Court deadlines.

  • Strong drafting skills and complaint resolution ability.

  • Attention to detail, excellent organisation skills, and a willingness to learn.

  • Outstanding client care skills and management of expectations.

  • Empathetic and logical, with strong interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Employee events throughout the year.

  • Training opportunities and development.

  • Death in service benefit (subject to qualifying periods).

  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying periods).

  • Referral schemes for new claims and team members.

  • Paid Birthday Day off and house moving day.

  • Travel season ticket loans (subject to qualifying periods).

  • Charitable day for community support.

  • Bonus scheme and long-standing service awards.

  • Enhanced maternity leave.

Why This Role

This position offers a unique blend of high-value casework and team leadership, providing an excellent platform for career progression in the legal field.

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Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Greater Manchester

Manchester is a powerhouse for commercial and corporate law, with an influx of national firms expanding their northern footprints.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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