Catastrophic Injury - Associate Solicitor

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven 0-4 year PQE Associate Solicitor to join our Catastrophic Injury team.  

You will play a vital role in advocating for the rights and interests of clients who have experienced life altering injuries. This position offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive and dynamic legal environment.

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

·           Assisting the team in representing clients who have suffered life changing injuries

·           Conducting legal research, preparing legal; documents, and representing clients in court

·           Working collaboratively in order to achieve an excellent and effective client service

·           Building strong relationships with clients, medical experts and professional contacts including business development and networking activities

·           Keeping abreast on changes in relevant laws and regulations

·           Collaborating with Directors to develop case strategies

·           Ensuring targets are met whilst maintaining high quality standards

The role is based in our Swansea office but travelling to other offices will be a requirement of this role. 

The successful candidate should have:

·         Excellent communication skills to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues

·         Excellent administration and organisation skills

·         The ability to manage and prioritise a significant work load

·         Excellent time management skills

·         The ability to work at a highly professional level

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

·         Competitive salary and bonus scheme

·         Private medical insurance and health cash plan

·         Employer pension contribution of  4%

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Internal training and career development opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.