About this role
The Firm <span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Anthony Gold Solicitors is a long-established, still-growing law firm ranked among the top 200 firms in England. With decades of experience and a modern, forward-looking approach, we are now considered one of the leaders in our respective fields.</span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;"> </span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">The ethos of our practice is simple yet effective; we are committed to doing what is best for our clients through our expertise, personable approach, ability to build strong relationships and professionalism.</span> The Role <p style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:14px;color:#000000;">You will assist a partner with a catastrophic injury caseload on behalf of clients who have sustained serious life-changing injuries - in particular brain injuries, spinal injuries and serious orthopaedic injuries from which a full recovery is unlikely. <br> <br>You will assist in all aspects of a busy and interesting caseload to include:</span></p><ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Meeting with new clients to discuss their case and their concerns to support them through the litigation process. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Liasing with case managers to assist with the provision of timely and high-quality rehabilitation after serious injury. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Supporting clients with referrals for benefits advice to ensure their maximum entitlement and setting up of personal injury trusts to safeguard damages. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Collating and reviewing medical records from various sources to include GPs, treating hospitals and other medical providers. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Organising other items of disclosure clearly and methodically for reference throughout the case. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Visiting witnesses, note taking and drafting witness statements for review and further discussion. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Instructing a range of experts to include liability experts, medical and non-medical experts throughout the claim. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Regular contact with clients in setting up medical assessments and ensuring their safe travel and from appointments. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Attending conferences with Counsel, note taking, reporting on next steps and conducting follow up tasks. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Preparing for Court attendances, attending either alongside Counsel or your supervising Partner, note taking and conducting follow up tasks. </span></li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Assisting in the presentation of work in department and team meetings. </span></li></ul> Person Specification <ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ideally would have some injury and medical claims experience, but not essential </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must have an interest in claimant personal injury work and want to further your career in the area. </span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to seriously injured people</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must be well organised, use initiative, prioritise appropriately, show attention to detail, manage your own workload and meet deadlines</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills (be respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic)</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must adopt a “can do” approach, show commercial awareness and represent the department and firm appropriately</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must be reliable, show commitment and be a supportive team player</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Must reflect the firm’s culture in your presentation internally and externally. </span></li></ul> Benefits <ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive salary</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Private Medical Insurance</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life Insurance</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Income Protection</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contributory Pension</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discretionary annual staff bonus</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reduced gym membership </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Season Ticket Loan</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Additional 2 days off for Christmas</li></ul>