RTA Pre-Litigation Fee Earner (BH)
1 month ago
£20000–£22000 yearly
Full-time
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.
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