Optimal Solicitors

Attorney

• Run and grow your own caseload (mid-value multitrack EL/PL/RTA and selected Clin Neg), from instruction to settlement/trial
• Assess liability and quantum: review medical evidence, obtain reports, research and apply current case law
• Maximise personal billings and contribute to department forecasts while maintaining first-class client care
• Meet clients (in person and virtually) to explain strategy, manage expectations and build lasting trust
• Lead conferences with experts (medical specialists, case managers, care experts, accountants and counsel)
• Analyse evidence to resolve disputes on liability, causation and quantum
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, Part 35 questions, and detailed schedules/counter-schedules
• Secure interim payments promptly and arrange appropriate rehabilitation
• Negotiate robustly with insurers/defendant firms, minimising write-offs and disbursement issues
• Use Proclaim in line with firm policy; coach junior staff on best practice
• Apply strong commercial awareness to drive profitability and spot value-add opportunities
• Collaborate with Marketing on case stories and client-friendly insights; support thought leadership on LinkedIn
• Stay current on CPR updates, costs reforms and emerging medico-legal issues

Serious Personal Injury Solicitor – Multi-Track EL/PL/RTA

• Triage new enquiries and make early go/no-go calls
• Set strategy on breach/causation/quantum; control disbursements (Precedent H, Part 36)
• Draft LoC, witness statements, Part 35 Qs; prepare bundles; brief Counsel
• Lead negotiations/telephone hearings/ADR; keep MI accurate and forecasting realistic
• Coach juniors where helpful; contribute to client-friendly content with Marketing

Serious Personal Injury Solicitor – Multi-Track EL/PL/RTA

Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Claimant