Eventus Legal are seeking a CICA Solicitor to join a specialist Abuse Compensation team in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent job position with up to £45,000, hybrid working and full training in this specialist area of personal injury litigation. The successful CICA Solicitor will also benefit from 26 days' holiday rising to 31 days plus statutory bank holidays, a discretionary bonus scheme, employee healthcare plan, pension scheme and life insurance.
Role Responsibilities
This CICA Solicitor job offers the opportunity to develop within a highly specialist team representing clients in Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority matters. Key responsibilities will include:
- Working within the CICA team and progressing Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims for clients
- Providing a sensitive, empathetic and client-focused service to individuals pursuing compensation following abuse or violent crime
- Applying general personal injury litigation knowledge within a specialist CICA environment
- Undertaking advocacy where required as part of the progression of claims
- Maintaining clear written and verbal communication with clients throughout their matters
- Using the firm's paper-lite systems and working efficiently within established processes
- Developing specialist knowledge of CICA claims through the full training provided
Person Specification
The firm is looking for a Solicitor who combines strong organisation and communication skills with a compassionate approach to client care. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Qualified Solicitor status
- General knowledge of personal injury litigation
- Excellent client care skills and a genuinely empathetic approach
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good advocacy skills
- High levels of organisation and attention to detail
- Confidence using IT systems within a paper-lite working environment
- Knowledge of the conduct of CICA claims would be advantageous but is not essential
Benefits and Rewards
This opportunity combines specialist legal work with a well-rounded package of employee benefits and flexibility. The successful CICA Solicitor will also benefit from:
- Salary up to £45,000
- 26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 days, plus statutory bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Contributory employee healthcare plan, including support towards dental and optical costs
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Full training in this specialised area of personal injury litigation
About the Law Firm
Our client is a well-established, Lexcel-accredited law firm with a long-standing commitment to flexible working, professional development and supportive teamwork. The firm's specialist Abuse Compensation team acts nationally for clients in both civil and CICA matters and has substantial experience supporting survivors of abuse through sensitive and complex claims. The team works closely with organisations supporting survivors and is committed to providing accessible, compassionate and high-quality legal representation. This CICA Solicitor job in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire offers the opportunity to build specialist expertise within an experienced and supportive department.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this CICA Solicitor job, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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