Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor

Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor

Location: Chester

PQE: 2 to 4

Contract Type: Full-time

Proximo Legal Services is a leading legal firm with a strong reputation in financial mis-selling and personal injury. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services and are now seeking a qualified solicitor to join our growing team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional to play a key role in progressing cases, with clear prospects for career advancement within a supportive and collaborative working environment.

We’re looking for someone experienced in financial mis-selling claims, FOS claims, and civil litigation. You’ll be responsible for managing a caseload of claims, including matters that are litigated, and contributing to the development of junior staff when necessary.

Required skills and experience

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Proven experience handling financial mis-selling compensation claims

Sound understanding of civil litigation cases

Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) or consumer credit/financial services law

Demonstrated ability to manage caseloads effectively

Reliable, efficient and organised in your approach to work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional and courteous at all times

Strong time management and interpersonal skills

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Proficient in IT systems including Adobe, Word, and Excel

Desirable (but not essential)

Previous experience with group litigation or omnibus claims

Familiarity with the latest developments in PCP/car finance commission claims and FCA regulations

Experience mentoring and training junior legal staff

Key responsibilities

Handling PCP/car finance commission mis-selling claims

Managing client details and case files using our case management systems

Progressing claims from initial instruction to final resolution, including FOS claims and litigated matters

Drafting and submitting complaints to FCA-regulated firms, brokers, FOS, and issuing legal proceedings as needed

Managing the full litigation process including drafting pleadings, track allocation, witness statements, disclosure, and trial preparation (bundling, briefing Counsel, etc.)

Providing training and guidance to junior staff and paralegals

Benefits

At Proximo Legal Services, we are proud holders of the Investors in People Silver accreditation and members of the Inclusive Employers Group. We are committed to staff development and wellbeing, offering:

Competitive salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working following probation

Health and wellbeing programme via Medicash

Smart/casual dress code

Long service recognition

Fully funded social events

If this role sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Before you go…

For Proximo Legal Services, having a friendly, diverse, and inclusive atmosphere is crucial to achieving our best-in-class goal. When everyone feels free to be their best selves at work, Proximo thrives. We want our employee base to match the variety of our customer base. While we strive to maintain a culture where employees feel appreciated and valued for their individual potential, we celebrate diversity.

Our dedication to diversity is authentic, continuously developing, and top-down driven. Proximo takes great satisfaction in being open to everyone. No matter your gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, or social class, we encourage you to apply. We support diverse workplaces where our employees may always give and display their best selves.

Additionally, we want to make sure you receive help during the application process so you can give it your all. Please indicate on your application form if you need any reasonable adjustments made during the application process.

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