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Solicitor

Abuse Compensation Claims: CICA

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Do you want to make a difference?

Join a renowned team working in the niche area of Abuse Law to support survivors in getting justice and compensation.

 At Jordans Solicitors, we are looking for an ambitious and dedicated Solicitor to join our specialist Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) team.

  • Job Role: CICA Solicitor - Full training in this specialised area of personal injury litigation will be given. 
  • Hours: Full-time                                                           
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Location: Dewsbury


Work alongside recognised specialists

Our abuse team is recognised for its expertise, experience and successful track record, being a national leader in the niche area of abuse law.

We have been involved in landmark cases and are advocates for survivors of abuse; from fighting for a change in the law which allows claims to be brought regardless of when the abuse took place, to consulting with the MoJ to bring in Redress Schemes for survivors of abuse at Detention Centres. We have acted as the lead Solicitor for large groups of survivors who suffered abuse in children’s homes and other institutions. 

We act for clients in both civil and CICA cases and have partnerships with charities including Safeline and NAPAC. We are also panel members of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers. 

We are recognised Nationally for the work we do and have been nominated for several awards this year (to be announced in October).

The role

You will be joining the CICA team and helping people who have suffered injury and trauma as a result of violent crime, giving you the opportunity to develop your expertise while working on cases that can make a genuine difference to people’s lives.

Our team has in-depth knowledge of the CICA scheme and understand the challenges involved in pursuing claims. You will be given full training and support to handle complex cases and achieve successful outcomes for clients across the country. 

The work is varied and rewarding and requires personal injury skills, as it will include review and assessment of evidence, medical evidence, preparing documents for review and appeal, schedule of loss as well as advocacy on tribunal hearings.

Role Requirements

  • Highly organised;
  • Excellent client care skills;
  • Empathetic;
  • Excellent written and oral communication;
  • Advocacy skills;
  • IT literate;
  • General knowledge of Personal Injury litigation;
  • Knowledge of the conduct of CICA claims would be an advantage.nal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) cases. 

The role is a Solicitor in the CICA team. Full training in this specialised area of personal injury litigation will be given. 

Why join Jordans?

Jordans Solicitors have been providing expert legal advice to both individuals and business communities across Yorkshire for 75 years, with offices based in Wakefield, Dewsbury, Horsforth, Selby and Wetherby.

We are a forward-thinking firm of Solicitors committed to a diverse working environment and a longstanding flexible approach to home/ office working. We hold the Lexcel Quality Mark and our employees are members of quality schemes in their specialist areas.

We are a firm with a clear set of core values which run throughout our business that will ensure you are able to create your own opportunities and develop your career;

  • Community - we encourage engagement whenever we can with local and wider communities through volunteering programmes, networking and social awareness initiatives;
  • Respect - we ensure we respect all values, faiths and opinions of our staff and client alike;
  • Evolve -  an opportunity to achieve your career aspirations;
  • Approachable –-we are real people who offer real solutions to legal problems;
  • Teamwork - working closely with your colleagues in a supportive environment;
  • Endeavour - we always work hard to exceed our clients’ expectations.

What we will offer you 

  • Generous holidays 26 days rising to 31 days plus statutory bank holidays, pro-rata hours
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Employee healthcare plan – dentist, optician etc, contributory
  • Hybrid work patterns 
  • Pension scheme
  • Star fund 
  • Life insurance 
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How to apply

If you are looking for your next career move and want to join a team where your expertise can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to [email protected]

Join Jordans Solicitors and become part of our expert CICA team.