Solicitor – Isle of Wight

• Full time with hybrid working options available
• Competitive salary

We have an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 1-4 years PQE to join our Novum Law office on the Isle of Wight.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior fee earners and be experienced in dealing with complex personal injury cases at a junior level.

Key accountabilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing a proactive, effective and considerate service to clients demonstrated by effective handling of client files (under supervision)
• Provide and record legal advice to clients, maintaining regular liaison with clients, colleagues and any relevant professionals.
• Work proactively to manage and progress the financial elements of clients’ cases
• Comply proactively with internal policies and practices and also the regulatory requirements including (but not limited to) the SRA Code of Practice. Take responsibility for understanding these requirements, and promote the importance of these responsibilities to colleagues.
• Support with business development activity for the team

Experience and knowledge required

• 1-4 years PQE with strong experience in handling sensitive and complex high value PI claims
• Proactive approach to planning and organisation to be able to manage case workload
• Excellent communication skills to juggle all internal and external parties as part of case progression
• Exhibit a logical approach to analyse complex facts and objectives
• Able to convert technical legal information into clear, tailored advice to the audience
• Strong IT skills; adapts to information systems quickly; able to use case management systems effectively

If this opportunity sounds of interest then we would love to hear from you.

For more detailed information about this role or to apply, please email HR@novumlaw.com clearly outlining your relevant experience and salary expectations.

We offer a competitive reward and benefits package including a generous annual leave entitlement and comprehensive health and well-being benefits.

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