CareerPlan

Assistant to Lead Lawyer

Bristol, England, GBFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Assist a lead lawyer on complex and high-value Employer's and Public Liability (EL/PL) claims, including tribunal matters, for a diverse public sector client base.

Role type

Junior to mid-level litigation lawyer (EL/PL)

Builds

Legal documentation, pleadings, witness statements, and strategic advice for high-value claims

Domain

Legal services, Insurance, Public Sector

Required skills

Legal research, drafting pleadings and witness statements, liability analysis, causation analysis, quantum assessment, tribunal procedure, client liaison, expert management

Preferred skills

Experience in personal injury, casualty litigation, insurance litigation, or general dispute resolution

Technologies

Legal research databases, case management systems

Responsibilities

Review and analyse liability, causation and quantum evidence; Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation; Liaise with clients, counsel, experts and witnesses; Support trial preparation and attendance at conferences; Assist with a range of tribunal matters; Conduct legal research and contribute to strategic advice on complex legal issues

Seniority

Junior to mid-level (NQ to 2yrs PQE)