Business support offic jobs in Preston

We are in need of a pre-litigation fee earner in our Preston Office A high-volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims following the MOJ process. • Key Tasks: • Progressing your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations. • To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously. • Identify cases that have an element of serious injury and escalate the cases and remove form the Portal. You will be supervised and supported by a recognised solicitor within the team. • Instructing Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum. • Instructing Medical Agencies and Engineers and liaising with third parties. • Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management. • Person Specification: • *Essential Skills: • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. • A good understanding of the MOJ process. • Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. • Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology. • Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills. • Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills. • The ability to provide a high level of client care. • Desirable Skills: • Preferably claimant orientated. • Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided. • Experience of Infant Approval Hearings and Stage 3 hearings. • Personal Attributes: • Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a 'can do' attitude. • Good interpersonal skills. • A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment. • Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving.