Associate Solicitor

About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include, personal injury, clinical negligence, discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

About the Team
Our Clinical Negligence and personal injury teams represent clients who have experienced any instance of substandard medical treatment or incurred injuries due to the negligence of a third party. Our expert solicitors specialise in claims relating to severe injuries. Examples of successful compensation awarded includes a Five-figure settlement for a first-time mother suffering depression after delayed surgery and more than £30 million for lifelong care for a boy starved of oxygen at birth.

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive who is experienced in working with deputyships (property & financial affairs) and personal injury trusts, for clients with high value compensation and damages awards. 

You will be supporting the professional Deputy/Trustee working within the Court of Protection (finance) team. 

Application Process
For more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please click “apply” to be re-directed to our careers page.

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as early as possible in order to be considered.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported with their needs and responsibilities.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status

Employee Benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay